CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN02 GUG

2001 Yamaha Fazer

Yellow Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Fazer23,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 GUG
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 110,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,705 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,891 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 105,889 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,579 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,101 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,935 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,814 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,112 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 87,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,913 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 44,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,526 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
Full Yamaha Fazer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN02 GUG is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 23,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN02 GUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN02 GUG?

You can check the full history of FN02 GUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN02 GUG registered?

FN02 GUG is a 2001 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FN02 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 GUG shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN02 GUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN02 GUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.