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W527 BVW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,116 mi
Last recorded51,116 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,116 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,291 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,257 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 46,243 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 38,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2007 38,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,514 miles

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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W527 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W527 BVW, 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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W527 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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