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A20 YCJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,445 mi
Last recorded19,445 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,445 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 19,445 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned less than 300mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering head bearings knotched

Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 8,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012
Pass 31 Oct 2011 1,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,477 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 13,466 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering slightly out of line

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,105 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,249 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 12,247 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,917 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 9,917 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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A20 YCJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 YCJ, 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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A20 YCJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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