MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front 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.
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W229 EBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 W229 EBW, 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 W229 EBW registered?
W229 EBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 March 2000.
Is W229 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W229 EBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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