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W679 GBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,820 mi
Last recorded37,820 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,510 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,140 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,880 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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W679 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W679 GBW, 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 W679 GBW registered?

W679 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W679 GBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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