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X274 EKL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,969 mi
Last recorded23,969 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 EKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 23,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 22,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,001 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 21,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve leaking. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 16,890 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 16,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 14,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 11,743 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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X274 EKL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X274 EKL, 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 X274 EKL registered?

X274 EKL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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