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W46 VLD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,760 mi
Last recorded41,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VLD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid screw missing in cap (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,183 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 May 2014 27,183 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 26,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,381 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,872 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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W46 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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