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W621 OFG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 OFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023
Fail 11 Sep 2023

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All lamps masked at the time of test

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no speedo fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rivets missing from silencer band (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 37,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rivets missing from silencer band (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit, starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer to front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 33,786 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Loose as well as notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit, starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose rider footpeg working loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front gear linkage connecting rod locknut incorrectly positioned

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer rear brake pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer to front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,857 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 29,857 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 26,068 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,728 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,728 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,282 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 22,282 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,780 miles

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

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

slight rear brake travel

Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,780 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,459 miles

advise = travel on rear brake

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W621 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W621 OFG, 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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W621 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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