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X601 FFA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,426 mi
Last recorded45,426 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 FFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,426 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 45,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,139 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 44,390 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 41,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 40,119 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,316 miles

front fairing cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,897 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,524 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,750 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,809 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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X601 FFA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X601 FFA, 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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X601 FFA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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