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W548 JFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 JFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 44,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated loose on handlebar (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left hand switch gear loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources does not illuminate sufficiently on to plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,609 miles

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

Some contamination of rear disc - efficiency OK.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,605 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Some contamination of rear disc - efficiency OK.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,063 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,063 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,892 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 27,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 25,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,623 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
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W548 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W548 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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W548 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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