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W211 CAJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

853 mi
Last recorded853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 CAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 43,943 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 43,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 41,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 40,291 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 40,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,790 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 36,790 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 30,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,727 miles

Front Brake spongy

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,727 miles

Front Brake spongy

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,002 miles

inlet tract rubbers cracked/deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,845 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,961 miles

new front tyre will soon be required due to uneven wear.

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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W211 CAJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W211 CAJ, 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 W211 CAJ registered?

W211 CAJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W211 CAJ safe to buy?

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