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W278 NRL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,827 mi
Last recorded46,827 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 46,827 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,792 miles

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

Offside Brake lever worn, but not excessively bent (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 44,492 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,974 miles

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

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,589 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,419 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre worn to offside

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,629 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2012 29,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,897 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,218 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2008 23,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,814 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 20,274 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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W278 NRL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W278 NRL, 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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W278 NRL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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