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W259 RHU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,310 mi
Last recorded31,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 RHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 31,310 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 30,589 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,075 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 29,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,505 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,505 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,958 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 26,958 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 20,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 10,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,903 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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W259 RHU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W259 RHU, 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 W259 RHU registered?

W259 RHU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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