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W826 VLW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 65,465 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Slight perishing on front tyre valve

Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,465 miles

Rear 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)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Slight perishing on front tyre valve

Pass 14 May 2010 58,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Inlet manifold rubbers starting to perish

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

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

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

Tight spot on chain

Fail 14 May 2010 58,982 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Inlet manifold rubbers starting to perish

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,645 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Inlet manifold rubbers slightly perished

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,127 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,547 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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W826 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W826 VLW, 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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W826 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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