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W291 PFB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,984 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,288 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,288 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,805 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 10,036 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 9,649 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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W291 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W291 PFB, 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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W291 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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