MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside crash bar/protection slightly loose
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
all carburettor inlet rubbers deteriorated
headlamp beam converter fitted
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front fork stanchion has pitting and corrosion at top
Nearside crash bar / protection slightly loose
Offside Front fork stanchion has pitting and corrosion at top
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
all carburettor inlet rubber mounts have deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusting (3.2.A1l)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly oiled (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusting (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
minor exhaust leak front pipe area
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake disc rusty
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W172 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W172 HBV, 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 W172 HBV registered?
W172 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 April 2000.
Is W172 HBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W172 HBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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