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W938 DVY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,207 mi
Last recorded56,207 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 DVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,207 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 56,207 miles

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 52,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 52,668 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 50,213 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,925 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,925 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,370 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,370 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,463 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,959 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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W938 DVY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W938 DVY, 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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W938 DVY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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