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X59 RST

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 RST
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 41,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,240 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 41,237 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,162 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,131 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlight mask fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,423 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,006 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 26,982 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,169 miles

Front right footpeg cracked but ok.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,260 miles

Riders right footpeg damaged but not broken.

Pass 25 May 2007 22,690 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 22,522 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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X59 RST is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X59 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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X59 RST is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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