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X56 RST

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,494 mi
Last recorded39,494 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 RST
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 39,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,486 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,359 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,549 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 38,540 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,591 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,591 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,462 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

n/s footpeg slight insecure and bent

tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,720 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

exhaust slightly loose

Fail 7 Apr 2012 32,720 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

exhaust slightly loose

Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,389 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,389 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 28,209 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 28,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 20,322 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 18,932 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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X56 RST is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X56 RST, 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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X56 RST is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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