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W146 WCA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 WCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 64,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,882 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,382 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,613 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,031 miles

travel in rear brake peddle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,368 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 38,368 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 35,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 28,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,167 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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W146 WCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W146 WCA, 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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What year was W146 WCA registered?

W146 WCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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