MOT Status
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66,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired high beam (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
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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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