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W864 YGS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

18,404 mi
Last recorded18,404 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW864 YGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2023 18,404 miles

Brake pedal insecure bracket bolts loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,814 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 98,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 98,300 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,822 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam pattern not correct on dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bottom shock bush worn excessively (5.3.2 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Both handle bar grips insecure/loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust fouling on swing-arm

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear hugger fouling on under-tray

Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,420 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 95,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,086 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,086 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,710 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,663 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 22,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 22,315 miles

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

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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W864 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W864 YGS, 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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W864 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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