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W257 ULY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,039 mi
Last recorded25,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 ULY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,706 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 24,706 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,347 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,141 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,141 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 22,398 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,292 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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W257 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W257 ULY, 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 W257 ULY registered?

W257 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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