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X234 ARD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 ARD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 48,845 miles

Central Front Upper Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock ignition hitting frame causing binding on right lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain & sprockets worn , tight spots in chain. replace asap (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,355 miles

corrosion to drive chain

Pass 23 May 2016 39,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,694 miles

Front tyre perished

Slight bind,rear brake

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 37,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 35,766 miles

Slight bind,rear brake

Fail 16 May 2013 35,760 miles

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

Slight bind,rear brake

Pass 11 May 2012 35,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 30,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 3,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 3,324 miles

rear tyre squared off

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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X234 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X234 ARD, 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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X234 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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