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X189 WCG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,516 mi
Last recorded38,516 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,516 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 38,516 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 29,298 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 29,298 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 26,499 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

inlet rubbers cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 26,499 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

inlet rubbers cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,479 miles

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

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

Advise thorns in rear tyre

Advivse new no plate

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,354 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 19,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,965 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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X189 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X189 WCG, 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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X189 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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