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W949 OSA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,576 mi
Last recorded58,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 OSA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,576 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,645 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,733 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,991 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,196 miles

plastic coating on front flexi hoses slight cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,323 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W949 OSA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W949 OSA, 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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W949 OSA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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