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W166 CYG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,471 mi
Last recorded31,471 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 CYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 31,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,455 miles

Front Slight splits on side wall

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,444 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 31,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 30,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,367 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,367 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,315 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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W166 CYG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W166 CYG, 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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W166 CYG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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