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W592 VGY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW592 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,726 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. The top section of the front forks, are pitted with rust / corrosion. (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 160/60x17 (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (Could be rectified with the lever span adjuster) (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight & loose spots, replacement advised! (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (two bulbs are fitted one is inoperative!) (1.1.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn replacement advised! (3.2.A1l)

The top section of front forks is pitted with rust/corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,729 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

The near side front fork dust cover, is damaged!

Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,660 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

The near side front fork dust cover, is damaged!

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,499 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,499 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,327 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,064 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,977 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 20,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,406 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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W592 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W592 VGY, 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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W592 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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