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V959 TJO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

1,139 mi
Last recorded1,139 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 TJO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 1,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 1,132 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned minimum separation distances less than 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,226 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,226 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,262 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,262 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,866 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,782 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 53,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,434 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,936 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 10,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,023 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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V959 TJO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V959 TJO, 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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V959 TJO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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