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X863 BDV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 BDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 49,666 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 49,666 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 38,560 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in rocker linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 31,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,239 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 23,202 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,506 miles

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

exhaust manifold slight leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,001 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,563 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,563 miles

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

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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X863 BDV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X863 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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X863 BDV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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