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X840 EBM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,917 mi
Last recorded36,917 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 EBM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,917 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort not felt at pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 36,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort not felt at pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 35,846 miles

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Frame Modified, Welding to Yoke Off Side (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 34,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 32,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,164 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 31,164 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 29,219 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head light dims when indicators flash (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear rear mudguard insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,188 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 29,188 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,071 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,964 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak from engine. Oil/excess chain lube on left hand sidewall of rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Position Bulb not working but still 50%

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,924 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,730 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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X840 EBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X840 EBM, 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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X840 EBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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