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2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,897 mi
Last recorded42,897 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 BAN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,897 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,830 miles

no visible frame number

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,585 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 35,756 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,933 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,603 miles

rear tyre valve slight cracking .

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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V208 BAN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V208 BAN, 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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V208 BAN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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