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X957 XEX

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,273 mi
Last recorded36,273 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 XEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 36,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 35,655 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,453 miles

Rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,451 miles

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

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2019 35,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 34,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 34,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,114 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,114 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 14,842 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 11,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,802 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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X957 XEX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X957 XEX, 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 X957 XEX registered?

X957 XEX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X957 XEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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