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2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025

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

head light slightly insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2025

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,186 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,994 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front fork dust seals perished.

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,562 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 25,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,791 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 20,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,479 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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X728 AWA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X728 AWA, 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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X728 AWA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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