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X686 EGN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,958 mi
Last recorded40,958 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 40,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 38,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 1 May 2012 21,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 20,422 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 20,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,004 miles

rear brake hose ferrule/union corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,545 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,289 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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X686 EGN 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 86.4%.

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 X686 EGN, 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 X686 EGN registered?

X686 EGN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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