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W268 MWJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,342 mi
Last recorded17,342 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 17,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,809 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 15,809 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 13,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,727 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2007 10,041 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,763 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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W268 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W268 MWJ, 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 W268 MWJ registered?

W268 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W268 MWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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