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W457 GFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,733 mi
Last recorded27,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 GFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,733 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,312 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy headbearings notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,861 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play movement notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,057 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front mudguard damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,980 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,010 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,273 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside front brake pads uneven wear

Pass 21 May 2013 21,951 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 20,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,254 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,254 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,010 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,925 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,921 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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W457 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W457 GFC, 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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W457 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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