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W231 RSC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,276 miles

centre stand is seriously corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2023 34,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,011 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive slightly soft (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 33,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 33,534 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 33,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 33,007 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,596 miles

Front wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 30 May 2015 30,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,151 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,327 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2007 18,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,111 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 17,105 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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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W231 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W231 RSC, 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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W231 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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