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W251 RWS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,994 mi
Last recorded38,994 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,994 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,688 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 24,437 miles

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

Inner Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 22,570 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) 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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W251 RWS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W251 RWS, 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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W251 RWS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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