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W899 VLO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 VLO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,371 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 49,371 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,560 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,560 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,260 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,251 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 31 May 2007 25,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 25,681 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 17,194 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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W899 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W899 VLO, 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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W899 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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