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X851 BDV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,762 mi
Last recorded52,762 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 BDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 52,762 miles

corrosion rear lower spring cup

front corrosion frame and support bracket

front stansions slight pitting

Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,673 miles

Front corrosion on frame and support bracket

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion front coolant pipe

slight pitting on front stansions

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,724 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,100 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,242 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 40,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014
Pass 14 May 2014 24,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 24,750 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 13,186 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,545 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 17,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,891 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 13,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,001 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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X851 BDV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X851 BDV, 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 X851 BDV registered?

X851 BDV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X851 BDV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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