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W262 NWB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 NWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 37,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 37,566 miles

Front forks pitted

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 37,566 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 37,566 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 36,480 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 31,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 28,626 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,167 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,137 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,057 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,732 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 12,991 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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W262 NWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W262 NWB, 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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W262 NWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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