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X438 FPO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 FPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 34,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,085 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 32,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 28,026 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,101 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,992 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 20,992 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,655 miles

Dipped beam will need attention soon.

Nearside footrest may loosen

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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X438 FPO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X438 FPO, 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 X438 FPO registered?

X438 FPO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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