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W301 SMW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,514 mi
Last recorded18,514 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 18,514 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,082 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,082 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,428 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 May 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,032 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 13,032 miles

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

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

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

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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W301 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W301 SMW, 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 W301 SMW registered?

W301 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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