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W771 RLJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 RLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 87,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,058 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,223 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened piston area (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 83,223 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn play in lower suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,611 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spot (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 67,888 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,460 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,833 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,972 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W771 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W771 RLJ, 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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W771 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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