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W947 YGJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 YGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 53,846 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 53,844 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,844 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,844 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,534 miles

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

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,761 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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W947 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W947 YGJ, 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 W947 YGJ registered?

W947 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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