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W495 VWO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,398 mi
Last recorded40,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 VWO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,991 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,991 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,085 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,176 miles

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2011 13,176 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 9,708 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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W495 VWO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W495 VWO, 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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W495 VWO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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