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W741 XMJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,840 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 63,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,767 miles

Left rear indicator damaged.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 40,765 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Left rear indicator damaged.

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front pipes to cylinder head joints. (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,653 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,653 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,143 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,608 miles

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

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,395 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,496 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,496 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,909 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,634 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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W741 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W741 XMJ, 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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W741 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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