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W256 PPR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 PPR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,765 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear drive chain tight

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,727 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

rear drive chain tight

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

centre stand deteriorated and worn at pivot points

clutch lever worn at pivot point

Fail 18 Feb 2017 67,582 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

centre stand deteriorated and worn at pivot points

clutch lever worn at pivot point

front fork seal covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

headlight deflector is insecure

rear brake pedal slightly notchy in operation

the front brake lever is slightly notchy in operation

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,377 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

headlight deflector is insecure

rear brake pedal slightly notchy in operation

the front brake lever is slightly notchy in operation

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,375 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

the reflector in the dip beam light is not secure this does not affect the headlight aim

Fail 14 Feb 2015 46,780 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

the reflector in the dip beam light is not secure this does not affect the headlight aim

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,507 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,905 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W256 PPR 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 75%.

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 W256 PPR, 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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W256 PPR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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