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X789 FGT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,962 mi
Last recorded25,962 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 FGT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,898 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 23,898 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2016 23,881 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 23,549 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 21,015 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 19,986 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,818 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 18,818 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,657 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 17,657 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,879 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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X789 FGT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X789 FGT, 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 X789 FGT registered?

X789 FGT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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