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W749 JFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,509 mi
Last recorded23,509 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 JFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 22,782 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 22,782 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside drivers footrest damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,361 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy Rear brake pedal (3.1.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside drivers footrest damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,421 miles

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

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

rear brake lever slightly to much travel

Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,421 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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

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

rear brake lever slightly to much travel

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,833 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 19,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,833 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre wearing

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,833 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre wearing

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,770 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,767 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,767 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W749 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W749 JFC, 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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W749 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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