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X516 HLF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,435 mi
Last recorded30,435 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 HLF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 29,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard not present at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 27,287 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,052 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 37,052 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,704 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,935 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 26,586 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,852 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2010 22,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,302 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 20,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2008 20,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 12,228 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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X516 HLF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X516 HLF, 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 X516 HLF registered?

X516 HLF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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