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V686 SOT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,668 mi
Last recorded14,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 SOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 14,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 13,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 13,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 12,467 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre stand stiff in operation

side stand stiff in operation

Fail 11 Apr 2022 12,467 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre stand stiff in operation

side stand stiff in operation

Pass 27 May 2014 12,244 miles

bungee strap holding side stand up

Pass 29 May 2013 8,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,223 miles

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

advise + long pedal travel on rear brake

Fail 28 May 2009 6,163 miles

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

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

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

advise + long pedal travel on rear brake

Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,507 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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V686 SOT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V686 SOT, 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 V686 SOT registered?

V686 SOT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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