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W478 AAN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

364 mi
Last recorded364 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 AAN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 364 miles

Minor oil leak engine.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 36,868 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 31,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,845 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 19,845 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,476 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 19,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,125 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,053 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake dragging

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,294 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,957 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 13,491 miles

Front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 9 May 2007 12,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 12,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,596 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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W478 AAN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W478 AAN, 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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W478 AAN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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