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W286 LEF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,067 mi
Last recorded47,067 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 LEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,767 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,648 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,631 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,821 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,186 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 20,677 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 18,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 16,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W286 LEF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W286 LEF, 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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W286 LEF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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