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W161 NHE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,732 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 57,732 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,966 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,534 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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W161 NHE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W161 NHE, 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 W161 NHE registered?

W161 NHE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W161 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 NHE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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