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W165 SJU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 SJU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 75,081 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,081 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear wheel bearings cannot be tested due to binding brake

Pass 9 May 2018 75,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,262 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 74,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,257 miles

fork dust seals splitting

Fail 12 Jul 2016 30,791 miles

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

All pads heavily corroded, friction material could fall away from metal plate

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

fork dust seals splitting

unable to test front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2015 30,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,450 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 30,003 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 30,003 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 29,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 27,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,624 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 26,472 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,563 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 24,563 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,860 miles

rear brake slightly binding

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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W165 SJU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W165 SJU, 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 W165 SJU registered?

W165 SJU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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