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W46 JBJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,516 mi
Last recorded28,516 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 JBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,831 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,497 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,638 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,605 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 16,292 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,215 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 11,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 9,853 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 9,853 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front 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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W46 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W46 JBJ, 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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W46 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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