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W242 RJA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 40,622 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,374 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 12,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 3,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 2,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 1,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 1,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 1,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 566 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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W242 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W242 RJA, 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 W242 RJA registered?

W242 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W242 RJA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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