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W198 XNM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 XNM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,408 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,788 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,773 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,888 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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W198 XNM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W198 XNM, 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 W198 XNM registered?

W198 XNM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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