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X601 FRV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 FRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,707 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 7,705 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,206 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine is noisey

gear lever pivot worn

rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,611 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 6,611 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,884 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

neutral light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,410 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,410 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 4,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 4,405 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,501 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 29,501 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 FRV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X601 FRV, 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 X601 FRV registered?

X601 FRV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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