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X708 JOV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,300 mi
Last recorded13,300 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 JOV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,300 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,240 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 13,142 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT SWING ARM BEARING FREE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 13,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE PADS RATTLE/PRESSURE PLATES INCORRECTLY FITTED

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT SWING ARM BEARING FREE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 12,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 12,030 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,802 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seals (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 8,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,009 miles

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,323 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 6,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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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X708 JOV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 X708 JOV, 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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X708 JOV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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