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W296 WTU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,496 mi
Last recorded49,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 49,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 48,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,794 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 46,776 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,390 miles

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,650 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 42,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 39,616 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Throttle slow to return

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Wear limit not found on disc's, nearside @3.5mm, [email protected] (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 36,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 35,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,161 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,684 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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W296 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTU, 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 W296 WTU registered?

W296 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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