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V577 KGJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

8,781 mi
Last recorded8,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 KGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 8,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 7,528 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 5,887 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 2,634 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded FORK STANCHIONS SLIGHTLY PITTED (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front FRONT NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY ECCENTRIC

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned CHAIN ADJUSTERS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 2,634 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded FORK STANCHIONS SLIGHTLY PITTED (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake component modification unsafe R-CLIPS MISSING FROM BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front FRONT NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY ECCENTRIC

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned CHAIN ADJUSTERS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,937 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rust and slight pitting on both fork inners

Fail 7 Dec 2013 46,706 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

rust and slight pitting on both fork inners

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,429 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,322 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,355 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,355 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,629 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,420 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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V577 KGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V577 KGJ, 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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V577 KGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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