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W243 RSC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,597 mi
Last recorded47,597 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 41,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 35,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 31,916 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,626 miles

CHAIN GUARD MISSING

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2012 19,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 16,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,242 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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W243 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W243 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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W243 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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