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W978 AKP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 AKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2023 38,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,820 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,624 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 38,624 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,908 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 21,908 miles

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

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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W978 AKP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W978 AKP, 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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W978 AKP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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