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W288 HCE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,420 mi
Last recorded31,420 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 HCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 31,420 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 29,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 26,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,910 miles

front tyre is beging to show uneven wear in its tread pattern.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,204 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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W288 HCE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 W288 HCE, 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 W288 HCE registered?

W288 HCE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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