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W518 SMR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,200 mi
Last recorded52,200 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 52,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,939 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,756 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,776 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f foot peg

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 30 May 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,060 miles

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

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 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMR, 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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W518 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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