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W697 XMJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 37,527 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspect tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,524 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 36,523 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,916 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,308 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

suspect rear damper rod leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2015 24,308 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

suspect rear damper rod leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 20,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,456 miles

All lights masked, bike for daytime use only.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 20,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,589 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 18,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,912 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 15,888 miles

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)

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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W697 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W697 XMJ, 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 W697 XMJ registered?

W697 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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