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W961 LFE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,175 mi
Last recorded22,175 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 LFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,175 miles

both fork dust seals u/s

front brakes have slight run out

Fail 19 Apr 2019 22,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both fork dust seals u/s

front brakes have slight run out

Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 22,175 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,180 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,175 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front and rear tyre valves deteriorated and should be replaced soon

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 17,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,736 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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W961 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W961 LFE, 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 W961 LFE registered?

W961 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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