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W118 RSC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,155 mi
Last recorded26,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 26,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,895 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 25,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,652 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 25,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,998 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 24,943 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 23,659 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 21,389 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 21,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,430 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,007 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,016 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,156 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 18,156 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,651 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 15,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 15,243 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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W118 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W118 RSC, 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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W118 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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