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W401 PCD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,185 mi
Last recorded27,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 23,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 18,243 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 16,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,221 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 15,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 8,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 7,198 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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W401 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W401 PCD, 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 W401 PCD registered?

W401 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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