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X571 EKR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,320 mi
Last recorded40,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX571 EKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 40,320 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 39,487 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 38,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,493 miles

slight perishing on front valve stem

Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,644 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 30,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,972 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 29,972 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 29,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,639 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 17,464 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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X571 EKR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X571 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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X571 EKR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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