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W522 JFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,513 mi
Last recorded34,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 JFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 34,513 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 34,374 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spots,, recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre, tread worn slightly uneven,, tyre is 9 years old

inlet induction rubbers perished

Fail 24 Sep 2022 34,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spots,, recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre, tread worn slightly uneven,, tyre is 9 years old

inlet induction rubbers perished

Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,364 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,768 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 26 May 2015 19,699 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,386 miles

Front 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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W522 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W522 JFC, 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 W522 JFC registered?

W522 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W522 JFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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