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X279 BNE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 BNE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 40,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,445 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 40,445 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,898 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 37,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,018 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 19,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,426 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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X279 BNE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X279 BNE, 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 X279 BNE registered?

X279 BNE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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