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V686 TAV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,198 mi
Last recorded64,198 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 TAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,198 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,900 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front indicators beem modified

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,011 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,686 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,737 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,910 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,770 miles

Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,431 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

gearchange pivot worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,431 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

gearchange pivot worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,029 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 TAV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V686 TAV, 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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V686 TAV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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