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V857 LJM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023

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

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

front brake lever has reasonable travel

slight movement in riders seat base not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2023

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking at union (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight movement in riders seat base not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2023

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mono shock (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 47,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,189 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,801 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 36,765 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket nut loose (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,463 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,470 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,818 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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V857 LJM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V857 LJM, 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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V857 LJM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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