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W278 XCR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,616 mi
Last recorded46,616 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 XCR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,555 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 35,934 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 35,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 17,080 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,872 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2016 34,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 34,028 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,077 miles

Offside fork dust cover worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,088 miles

front r/h dust seal deterioated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,988 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 29,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,133 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,133 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,628 miles

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

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 XCR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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