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W279 RJA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,683 mi
Last recorded16,683 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 RJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 16,683 miles

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

FRONT FORK DUST SEALS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 31 May 2025 16,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,790 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,479 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 13,479 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,064 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 12,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,842 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 7,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 7,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 6,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W279 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W279 RJA, 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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W279 RJA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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