Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 351 vehicles, the 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fzs 600 (2001)

351 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2001 Yamaha Fzs 600

CarHunch analysed 351 real MOT records for the 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 351 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2001 YAMAHA FZS 600 is a troubled prospect, with only 51.2% of bikes passing MOT first time against the UK average of 80%—nearly 30 percentage points below the benchmark. The good news is dangerous defects are uncommon at 6.6%, but these machines clearly demand mechanical attention before test day.

At 23,653 miles average, these bikes have seen moderate use for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.59 failures per vehicle on top of 1.5 advisories, suggesting worn components and deferred maintenance are the norm. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT work or factor in multiple test attempts before purchase.

The 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

6.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.59

Over 4.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 351 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 351 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	316	85.3%	0.63

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,411 Yamaha Fzs 600 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.8%

622

Black 24.3%

587

Silver 21.5%

518

Blue 14.4%

348

Gold 10.7%

258

Yellow 2.9%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,647

typical

12,359

low mileage

29,054

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 vehicles fall between 12,359 and 29,054 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,359 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,359–29,054 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600s sit.

⚠ Over 39,222 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Yamaha Fzs 600 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2001 Yamaha Fzs 600s are still active.

40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.59

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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