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W995 XMJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 XMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,604 miles

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

advise slight corrosion to front forks

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured disc cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured disc cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headerpipes leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,475 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 66,470 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 66,372 miles

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 60,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,560 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,547 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,779 miles

headlamp kick off to the right masked out

Fail 9 Jun 2007 45,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 40,143 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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W995 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W995 XMJ, 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 W995 XMJ registered?

W995 XMJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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