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X243 JEC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,850 mi
Last recorded45,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 JEC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 45,829 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 45,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 43,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 42,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,994 miles

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

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

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,374 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 38,374 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,228 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,064 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,311 miles

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

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

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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X243 JEC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X243 JEC, 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 X243 JEC registered?

X243 JEC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X243 JEC safe to buy?

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