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W298 RCN

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,721 mi
Last recorded9,721 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 9,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 8,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 8,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 4,755 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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W298 RCN 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 100%.

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 W298 RCN, 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 W298 RCN registered?

W298 RCN is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W298 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 RCN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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