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X556 YGY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,468 mi
Last recorded48,468 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 YGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,836 miles

front brake lever slightly bent

front tyre wearing low to 2mm l/l is 1mm

gear lever rubber worn

Fail 8 Sep 2023 39,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake lever slightly bent

front tyre wearing low to 2mm l/l is 1mm

gear lever rubber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,906 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 33,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam when front or rear brake is applied (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 33,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

ehaust slightly leaking from manifold

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,144 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,236 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,857 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,010 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 16,214 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,530 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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X556 YGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X556 YGY, 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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X556 YGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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