Yamaha FZS600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha FZS600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.4%

   55 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.6%

   52 occurrences

3. 3.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.4%

   30 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.3%

   26 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.0%

   25 occurrences

6. 6.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement6.7%

   24 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.4%

   23 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.6%

   20 occurrences

9. 9.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.0%

   18 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.0%

    18 occurrences

11. 11.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.8%

    17 occurrences

12. 12.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.8%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FZS600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   294 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.7%

   272 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.0%

   179 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.8%

   136 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.5%

   123 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.4%

   121 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.2%

   115 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.1%

   109 tests

What gets tested

The FZS600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

32,611

Test classes

class 2: 3,548

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FZS600?

84.0% unadjusted, from 3,548 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FZS600 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 15.4% of failed Yamaha FZS600 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (14.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FZS600 usually have at its MOT?

32,611 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.