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W89 UAW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,514 mi
Last recorded23,514 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,514 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 21,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment foot brake (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 17,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 17,899 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 17,899 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 14,471 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,057 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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W89 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W89 UAW, 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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What year was W89 UAW registered?

W89 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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