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X668 CTG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,060 mi
Last recorded44,060 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 CTG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 44,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,924 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 43,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,107 miles

front tyre feathered.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,854 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Clutch lever locking nut missing

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake pedal 'spongy'

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,854 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Clutch lever locking nut missing

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake pedal 'spongy'

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,266 miles

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

Rear brake slightly spongy

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering alignment (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 33,264 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake slightly spongy

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 29,581 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

right hand footrest slightly bent

Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,018 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 22,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,245 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 16,245 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 15,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,113 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 11,113 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 6,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 6,453 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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X668 CTG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X668 CTG, 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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X668 CTG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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