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X873 BYD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,674 mi
Last recorded36,674 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,674 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 36,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,573 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,913 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,925 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 29,925 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,047 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 23,832 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 21,506 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) 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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X873 BYD 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 81.8%.

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 X873 BYD, 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 X873 BYD registered?

X873 BYD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X873 BYD safe to buy?

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