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X688 EGF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,585 mi
Last recorded33,585 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 32,462 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no front mudguard missing

no indicators at time of test

reg plate

Pass 24 Feb 2024 32,079 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY.only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 28,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 27,023 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front indicator mounting cracked

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 16,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,037 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,444 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear brakes slight bind ( New pads fitted)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 12,796 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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X688 EGF 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 94.7%.

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 X688 EGF, 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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X688 EGF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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