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X517 CWN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,458 mi
Last recorded38,458 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 38,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 37,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,265 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 33,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,456 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,409 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 21,409 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 19,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,487 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,763 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,275 miles

drive chain dry.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 12,330 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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X517 CWN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X517 CWN, 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 X517 CWN registered?

X517 CWN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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