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X522 HLE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,541 mi
Last recorded42,541 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 HLE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 42,541 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 42,534 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 41,576 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 41,576 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,573 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose leaking front hose mounting (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 37,779 miles

single head light fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 37,778 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 33,063 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,559 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 31,559 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,420 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,889 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,871 miles

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

Left rear indicator mounting cracked.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,199 miles

1) Front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,032 miles

1) Front brake pads low.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 23,032 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

1) Front pads low.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,099 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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X522 HLE 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 66.7%.

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 X522 HLE, 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 X522 HLE registered?

X522 HLE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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