MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
headlamp has a poor image
rear brake binding slightly
sharp edges on rear under storage box mounting
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
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W538 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 W538 JFC registered?
W538 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 May 2000.
Is W538 JFC safe to buy?
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