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W68 SPE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 SPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2013 44,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,097 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,051 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,020 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 22,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,200 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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W68 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W68 SPE, 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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W68 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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