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W698 XMJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,907 mi
Last recorded13,907 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,153 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 9,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,651 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 9,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,621 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 5,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,361 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,245 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,487 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 63,478 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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W698 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W698 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 W698 XMJ registered?

W698 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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