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W851 JBJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,724 mi
Last recorded38,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 JBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 35,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,705 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,419 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

seized center stand.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,992 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,992 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,355 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,111 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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W851 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W851 JBJ, 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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W851 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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