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W122 XRO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,070 mi
Last recorded36,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 XRO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 36,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,771 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged by bottom yoke brake hose rubbing threw outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 35,771 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged by bottom yoke brake hose rubbing threw outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock readjusted handle bars (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 35,760 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,146 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,099 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,102 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,233 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,066 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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W122 XRO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W122 XRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W122 XRO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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