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2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,646 mi
Last recorded35,646 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 RGB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 35,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 37,361 miles

Nearside slight bend on footrest bracket

Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,096 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,601 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,113 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,993 miles

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,692 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 21,677 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 19,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,266 miles

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

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

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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X161 RGB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X161 RGB, 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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X161 RGB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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