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X446 NPU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,011 mi
Last recorded34,011 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX446 NPU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 34,011 miles

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 34,011 miles

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 33,325 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 32,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,744 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,927 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,561 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,149 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 12,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 11,955 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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X446 NPU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X446 NPU, 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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X446 NPU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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