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X878 YEL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 YEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,773 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. upper stantions (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 48,907 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,354 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,354 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,897 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 22,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,897 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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X878 YEL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X878 YEL, 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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X878 YEL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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