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W78 GBV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

294 mi
Last recorded294 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 294 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 283 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle customised frame from original

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame modified (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,315 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has a few tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 24,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 24,845 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,908 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 18,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,867 miles

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

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,847 miles

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

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

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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W78 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W78 GBV, 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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W78 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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