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W149 VCA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,209 mi
Last recorded26,209 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,202 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 21,098 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 21,098 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,605 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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W149 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W149 VCA, 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 W149 VCA registered?

W149 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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