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W653 YGJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,980 mi
Last recorded19,980 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 YGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 19,980 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

front wheel bearing noisey

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2019 17,374 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 17,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 12,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 12,532 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 9,020 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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W653 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W653 YGJ, 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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W653 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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