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X389 AOU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,056 mi
Last recorded27,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 AOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 27,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,802 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 23,646 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Low beam not bright enough to illuminate on test screen (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,326 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2015 20,314 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheels out of alignment possible bent fork and yokes (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,772 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2010 13,235 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 13,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front tyre pressure low .

handlebars slightly bent .

Pass 11 May 2009 11,969 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 11,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

dip/full beam control wrong way round , full beam is dip beam , dip beam is full beam .

full beam tell tale illuminates with dip beam .

n/s/f footpeg ruber deterioated .

Pass 13 May 2008 8,350 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front fairing sub frame slightly bent .

n/s/f footpeg rubber will need attention soon .

Fail 12 May 2008 8,350 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front fairing sub frame slightly bent .

n/s/f footpeg rubber will need attention soon .

Pass 19 May 2007 4,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 May 2007 4,552 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

handlebar movement lock to lock has slight tuging effect on wires/harness .

high beam tell-tale not working on correct beam .

n/s/f handlebar grip slightly insecure .

rear brakelight switch needs slight adjustment .

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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X389 AOU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X389 AOU, 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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X389 AOU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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