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W211 SCU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,441 mi
Last recorded20,441 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 SCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 20,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,428 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 20,428 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,352 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,352 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,069 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 20,069 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 18,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,946 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 17,946 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,169 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 17,169 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 15,956 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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W211 SCU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SCU, 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 SCU registered?

W211 SCU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W211 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W211 SCU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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