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W279 RYC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,615 mi
Last recorded36,615 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 RYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,822 miles

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Nov 2013 10,822 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

poor beam pattern on headlight

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,643 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 19,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,964 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 5,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 5,269 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 5,269 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W279 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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