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W296 HWL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,551 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,076 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,733 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,733 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,030 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,738 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,565 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 24,560 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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W296 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W296 HWL, 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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W296 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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