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X523 CWN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,171 mi
Last recorded49,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,171 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,864 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 47,530 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,224 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 36,133 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 May 2015 29,763 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 29,763 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 20,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,858 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 14,858 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,058 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 12,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,631 miles

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

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

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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X523 CWN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X523 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 X523 CWN registered?

X523 CWN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X523 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 CWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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