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V157 EAW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,485 mi
Last recorded23,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 EAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 23,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 23,485 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 19,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 15,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 14,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,851 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 11,927 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,799 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 9,799 miles

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

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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V157 EAW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V157 EAW, 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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V157 EAW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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