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W164 ULF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,247 mi
Last recorded37,247 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 ULF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,586 miles

Clutch lever is damaged.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

L/H headlamp is not working.

Motorcycle has damaged panels on it.

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Silencer is slightly loose.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 33,586 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever is damaged.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre has uneven wear.

L/H headlamp is not working.

Motorcycle has damaged panels on it.

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

R/H rear tail light is not working.

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Silencer is slightly loose.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,148 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,544 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,704 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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W164 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W164 ULF, 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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W164 ULF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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