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W689 AKM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,510 mi
Last recorded22,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 AKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,510 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 22,510 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 22,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,597 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 19,596 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 18,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,369 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 15,765 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,519 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,227 miles

there isquite a large oil leak from around the starter motor area

Pass 5 Dec 2013 9,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,875 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 7,874 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 6,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 6,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 6,348 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 6,116 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 6,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,906 miles

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

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

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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W689 AKM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W689 AKM, 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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W689 AKM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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