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K5 SBR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,329 mi
Last recorded31,329 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 31,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,423 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,734 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 13,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 2,457 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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K5 SBR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K5 SBR, 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 K5 SBR registered?

K5 SBR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is K5 SBR safe to buy?

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