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W789 BFR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 BFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 37,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 37,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 36,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,410 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 35,410 miles

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

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

Suspension component has excessive wear or free play speedo cable rubbing on disc (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 34,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,668 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,300 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

advise various splits in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,003 miles

centre exhaust starting to leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,678 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2006 25,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 23,807 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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W789 BFR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W789 BFR, 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 W789 BFR registered?

W789 BFR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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