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W473 ORL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,533 mi
Last recorded27,533 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 ORL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,533 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 27,517 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 27,497 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 26,916 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,266 miles

Numberplate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,153 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 12,153 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,678 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 8,678 miles

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

Rear 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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W473 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W473 ORL, 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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W473 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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