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V285 LGJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,125 mi
Last recorded66,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 LGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 42,370 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 42,370 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,942 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired high beam (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 36,910 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised bottom bearing (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired high beam (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,348 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,348 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,281 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,133 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 22,206 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 22,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,386 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 16,261 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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V285 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V285 LGJ, 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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V285 LGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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