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W978 XGA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 XGA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose headers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,055 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,503 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 34,499 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 28,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,086 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 15,906 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 May 2006 7,767 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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W978 XGA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W978 XGA, 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 W978 XGA registered?

W978 XGA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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