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W197 CUA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 CUA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,055 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 43,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,935 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,826 miles

carb inlet pipes badly age cracked

footbrake lever slightly deformed

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,529 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,211 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 13,211 miles

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

Low Voltage On Battery - Lights Dont Work Without Engine Running

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 8,190 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,931 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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W197 CUA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W197 CUA, 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 W197 CUA registered?

W197 CUA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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