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W543 VLO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,818 mi
Last recorded41,818 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 VLO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 41,818 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe (2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,645 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 37,645 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,551 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,029 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,107 miles

cut in rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,088 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

cut in rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,101 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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W543 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W543 VLO, 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 W543 VLO registered?

W543 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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