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X542 EKR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,716 mi
Last recorded24,716 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 EKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 23,562 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,561 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,492 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 22,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2011 22,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 4,500 miles

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

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

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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X542 EKR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X542 EKR, 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 X542 EKR registered?

X542 EKR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X542 EKR safe to buy?

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