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W609 JBV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,821 mi
Last recorded37,821 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 JBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 36,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 29,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 27,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,228 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,691 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,977 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 17,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre starting to crack/perish in tread but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre starting to crack/perish in tread but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,700 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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W609 JBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W609 JBV, 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 W609 JBV registered?

W609 JBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W609 JBV safe to buy?

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