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W398 WOY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,548 mi
Last recorded69,548 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WOY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,299 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,395 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,210 miles

fuel tank seems loose but secure

gear linkage and foot brake linkage have slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,341 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,826 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,620 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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W398 WOY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W398 WOY, 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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W398 WOY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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