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W538 BVW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Pivot rusty and brake not applying smoothly (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,369 miles

headlight operation

Fail 17 May 2016 70,369 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlight operation

Pass 29 May 2015 69,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

headlight operation

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2014 68,807 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2012 68,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 1,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 2,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 2,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,001 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W538 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W538 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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W538 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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