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W553 XEE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,485 mi
Last recorded45,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 XEE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 38,544 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,234 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,703 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,703 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,370 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,370 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,291 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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W553 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W553 XEE, 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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What year was W553 XEE registered?

W553 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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