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W523 VGY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2022 79,211 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,016 miles

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,382 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,382 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,420 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 68,420 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,916 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,916 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,916 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,506 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,506 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,335 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,758 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,042 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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W523 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W523 VGY, 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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W523 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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