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W169 VLD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 VLD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,721 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,332 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,310 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,304 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 59,304 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,865 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,168 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 56,168 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,690 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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W169 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W169 VLD, 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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W169 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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