MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
headlight operation
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
headlight operation
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
headlight operation
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W538 BVW registered?
W538 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is W538 BVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W538 BVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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