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W172 RSC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,783 mi
Last recorded52,783 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 52,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 36,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 31,131 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 31,131 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2017 29,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,073 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,574 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,312 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.B1d)

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

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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W172 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W172 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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What year was W172 RSC registered?

W172 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W172 RSC safe to buy?

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