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W136 VLW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,091 mi
Last recorded35,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 34,420 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 34,231 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

headlight pass button not working.

nearside switch cluster insecure.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,661 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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W136 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W136 VLW, 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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W136 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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