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W79 UFA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,230 mi
Last recorded18,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 UFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,621 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,549 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,580 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

front tyre pershing

side stand switch dose not work

wrong size front tyre

wrong size rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,258 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

front and rear tyres wrong size

Fail 29 Sep 2011 10,258 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

front and rear tyres wrong size

Fail 26 Aug 2011 10,249 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

None std exhaust fitted.

None std front indicators fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 10,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,844 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 7,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 5,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 5,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 May 2009 4,822 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 4,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 4,111 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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W79 UFA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W79 UFA, 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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W79 UFA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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