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X252 ARD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,884 mi
Last recorded33,884 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 ARD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,884 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 33,884 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,578 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 33,578 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Stop lamp not working from the front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,124 miles

DAYTIME USE ONLY DUE TO NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,124 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering handle bars look twisted in the yokes (2.4 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Position lamp incorrect colour blue light showing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,208 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 28,202 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 27,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,956 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 27,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,426 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

left hand mirror is insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,426 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

left hand mirror is insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brakes are dragging slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2008 18,636 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,760 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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X252 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X252 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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X252 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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