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W217 DWU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,538 mi
Last recorded35,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 35,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 35,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,654 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 34,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp bulb insert loose covering bulb ,altering light pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,044 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 32,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,208 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

both front flexible brake pipes not in clips correctly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,098 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 17,268 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,372 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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W217 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W217 DWU, 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 W217 DWU registered?

W217 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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