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W518 JBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,308 mi
Last recorded53,308 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 JBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 53,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,284 miles

Headlamp aim poor

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 53,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,509 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,422 miles

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

only one brake light bulb working

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 52,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,722 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,083 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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W518 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W518 JBW, 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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What year was W518 JBW registered?

W518 JBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W518 JBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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