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X57 NHK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 NHK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 58,790 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced low beam constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam constantly flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering when headlamp is on (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 57,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,578 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

drive chain corroded

Chain guard missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 46,578 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

drive chain corroded

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,725 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,720 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,236 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 29,236 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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X57 NHK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver 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 X57 NHK, 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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X57 NHK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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