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W437 YKN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 YKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 56,789 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,962 miles

Dust seal on o/s fork leg is damaged

Clutch drag

Fail 1 Sep 2012 52,806 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Dust seal on o/s fork leg is damaged

Clutch drag

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,177 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,149 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,951 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,125 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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W437 YKN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W437 YKN, 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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W437 YKN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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