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X289 ARP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

18,069 mi
Last recorded18,069 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 ARP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 18,069 miles

nut loose on clutch lever pivot bolt

Offside OIL FILLER CAP MSSING

Pass 16 May 2025 17,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 16,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,536 miles

Rear Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 15,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Chain adjusting mechanism not adjusted and tightened correctly

Rear Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 14,762 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy louder than original fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 14,762 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy louder than original fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,630 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 14,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,682 miles

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

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

front brake lever is touching throttle assembly

Fail 7 Jun 2011 12,682 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

front brake lever is touching throttle assembly

Pass 17 May 2010 742 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 May 2010 11,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 10,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 10,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 10,785 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,345 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 10,345 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2006 9,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 8,757 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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X289 ARP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X289 ARP, 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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X289 ARP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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