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W278 RPC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RPC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,407 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,355 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation PERISHED (4.1.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation PERISHED (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,867 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 22,622 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,622 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,596 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 13,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,655 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,594 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 RPC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W278 RPC, 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 W278 RPC registered?

W278 RPC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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