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W479 ORL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,676 mi
Last recorded15,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 ORL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,676 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 15,676 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,736 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-ZR17 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,939 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,939 miles

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake lever (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,837 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,682 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,542 miles

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

Rear tyre is the incorrect size. It's to small

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,496 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 20,495 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 20,247 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 20,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake disc badly worn

rear left tailamp u/s

Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 18,951 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W479 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W479 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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W479 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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