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X596 HFW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,376 mi
Last recorded61,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 HFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,975 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,086 miles

Front Front tyre wearing low

Rear Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,614 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,292 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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X596 HFW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X596 HFW, 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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What year was X596 HFW registered?

X596 HFW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X596 HFW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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