FZS 600 Is this one worth buying?

[trotsky]

Hi,

could anyone tell me from their experience if the bike from this advert is worth considering and buying?
Could you also share your opinion what to check if I go to see the Fazers? Are there any specific things to check and how to check the for the unexperienced bike rider?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600-2003-1-OWNER-/150987402872?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item23278cee78

Thanks for any help in advance and I will appreciate it even more for the quick answers as its a bit urgent

Best
Trotsky

[unfazed]

Any one owner from new bike is always worth considering. This looks good and has some useful extras.
The condidion from the photographs appears to reflect the low mileage, no flaking paint on the engine (looks original) and very little rust.
Check the wear on the tyres and any rattles from the engine on startup, but. since you are buying from a garage it gives you a bit of a safety margin.  Looks like the original rear shock, ask if it is and also and if the front sprocket nut has been changed to the modified one.
Good Luck
 

[trotsky]

Hi Unfazed,

Thanks for your help. Will keep it in mind.
If you think abouyt anything else that I should keep in mind please let me know.
What my reaction should be to changed Rear shock and to the modified sprocket nut? Sorry if it sound stupid but I am new to bikes 

best

[mtread]

Looks very good, and at a reasonable price for a clean foxeye. I've got one same colour same year, also one owner from new, but mine's done 36K without any problems. New downpipes and scottoiler are good signs. Looks like it's been well looked after. Agree with what's been said about the rear shock. Mine was like a pogo stick at 24K, so if it's the original it won't last much longer. Agree with what's said about rattles, but they aften rattle a bit before the camchain tensioner clicks over, then it goes. Looks a good one.

[trotsky]

Hi mtread,
Thanks.
So if the rear shock is original it will need replacing sooner rather then later?! Am I correct? If so how expensive it is?

Thanks for all the help.
Best
T.

[unfazed]

A new rear shock could set you back around £300 from Hagon but may be cheaper ones available, good barganing point if it is original and 20000 miles is about the life of them.
The front sprocket nut can loosen and fall off, Yamaha brought out a new thicker nut  to solve the issue. Easily checked with a torch looking in along the line of the chain, it should be flush with the end of the Shaft whereas with the original one the shaft sticks out, outside the nut.
I have exactly the same model with over 70000 miles on it and it has done everything from track days to two up touring in Ireland, England, Wales, France and Spain
 

[mtread]

Yep, I agree with unfazed, 20K is about it for the original shock and a good bargaining point. I got a Hagon and no complaints.

[bwizz]

my 600 started to pogo at around 26000 ,but my inlaws is ok at 25000. the thou's are more prone to rear shock's, Also check the fairing infills fit properly , sign of previous damage. also check the rear disk for mico cracks around the cooling holes, can be a real pain to change the disk, good bikes though !

[trotsky]

Hi All,

could the below be trusted? I've done check on VOSA and the below came back.

Thanks to all for the handy advices and i will try to make a good use of them. Would you mind if I ask few (or quite few) questions about Fazer in the future?
Best
Trotsky

There are no later tests for this Vehicle.
 
  Most Recent Vehicle Details and Test Summary applicable to this Registration Certificate document reference number.
Registration mark:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Make/Model:
YAMAHA / FZS600
Colour:
RED
VIN/Chassis No:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Approximate date of first use:
01/04/2003
Type of fuel:
Petrol
 
  Date of test:
23/07/2012
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
19,150 Miles
Test number:
446495202277
Test expiry date:
22/07/2013
 
  Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results
 
  Registration mark:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Make/Model:
YAMAHA / FZS600
Colour:
RED
VIN/Chassis No:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Approximate date of first use:
01/04/2003
Type of fuel:
Petrol
 
  Date of test:
04/04/2006
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
13,044 Miles
Test number:
473244496074
Test station name:
MOTORCYCLE TYRE SHOP
Test station number:
1ALC65
Test station telephone number:
01443 400122
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
03/04/2007
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
30/03/2007
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
15,948 Miles
Test number:
602299887030
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
03/04/2008
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
06/05/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
16,951 Miles
Test number:
140477428104
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
05/05/2009
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
24/04/2009
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
17,184 Miles
Test number:
902314319190
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
05/05/2010
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
29/06/2010
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
17,717 Miles
Test number:
644210380149
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
28/06/2011
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
28/06/2011
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
18,981 Miles
Test number:
568619171114
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
28/06/2012
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
23/07/2012
Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading:
19,150 Miles
Test number:
517415502244
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  Date of test:
23/07/2012
Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:
19,150 Miles
Test number:
446495202277
Test station name:
REALWORD MOTORCYCLES LTD
Test station number:
1ALY45
Test station telephone number:
01685870070
Test class:
II
Test expiry date:
22/07/2013
No Advisory Notice issued
 
  This completes the test history for the above vehicle as recorded on VOSA's MOT Computerisation Database
 

[unfazed]

Ask away and good liuk with it, but post in the FZS600 section as this is the FZ600 section(under seat pipe). You will get more replies

[trotsky]

Thanks Unfazed,

Could that be moved into FZS600 section? Apologies for this

Best
T.

[unfazed]

Just sent Farjo (administrator) a message on same

[Arfa]

Looks decent. Obviously you're paying a spot more as it's a dealer.
I recently picked up a same year fzs600 with only 13K on it, with blue screen, hugger, belly pan, spotless, with original pipes etc. £1800. Didn't have top box, but chap threw in panniers, tank bag and spare can.

[Exupnut]

Did u get the bike trotsky as the ebay listing has ended ?


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[trotsky]

Did u get the bike trotsky as the ebay listing has ended ?


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Hi Exupnut,

I bought it today and it will arrive tomorrow 

Looks decent. Obviously you're paying a spot more as it's a dealer.
I recently picked up a same year fzs600 with only 13K on it, with blue screen, hugger, belly pan, spotless, with original pipes etc. £1800. Didn't have top box, but chap threw in panniers, tank bag and spare can.

Arfa,
I was looking for one of them and couln'd find any of that year for less. I got it for £2000.
I think I saw a couple of them but up the north. And down the south they were more expensive then my final price

[Exupnut]

It does look in good condition. Good job. Looks like u dont need much doin... Just a great blank canvas for you to get moddin. Start with choppin that huge can down. Its foccin massive lol


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[trotsky]

Hi Exupnut,

Thanks and maybe I will see you one day on the road as well as all others. 
I just need to get on it and start riding

Best
T.

[Dead Eye]

Look forward to seeing you at some meets soon Trotsky :-)

[trotsky]

Dead Eye,

for sure 
I just hope I will find few foccers in Hampshire to make a good start and then expand the riding area 

Thanks
T.

[inditime]

Looks like a good bike. I picked mine up from a dealer, 3 months warranty and only 14k on it for a MY2000. The MOT history is similar to mine, mine was used for the first few years and then had about 150 miles a year put on it. Mine is immaculate as well, but i think ill check that small sprocket nut issue. I wont tell you how much i paid for it for fear of upsetting trotsky

[trotsky]

Hi inditime,

You can tell how much you have paid for yours. Was it that much lower? i don't know how people do find all this deals. i was always unlucky with it so i got used to paying more then someone else 

Thanks for the opinion and I hope that what I have bought becomes my good companion on the road from now on