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W738 YBU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,570 mi
Last recorded17,570 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 YBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 15,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 9,115 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 8,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 7,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,758 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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W738 YBU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W738 YBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W738 YBU registered?

W738 YBU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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