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X152 BYC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,556 mi
Last recorded39,556 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 BYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 38,413 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 38,413 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 36,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 29,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,256 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,273 miles

rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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X152 BYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X152 BYC, 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 X152 BYC registered?

X152 BYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 December 2000.

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