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X549 AET

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,017 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 47,017 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2016 45,941 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 45,941 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,365 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,745 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 38,732 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,970 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

registration plate cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 26,477 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 26,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,679 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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X549 AET is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X549 AET, 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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X549 AET is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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