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W168 EGC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,593 mi
Last recorded29,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 EGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,082 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W168 EGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W168 EGC, 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 W168 EGC registered?

W168 EGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W168 EGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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