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W609 VUH

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 VUH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 42,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 39,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 38,228 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 35,607 miles

Front Lower Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 32,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 23,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,768 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 15,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,439 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 15,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,305 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 12,727 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 VUH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W609 VUH, 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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W609 VUH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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