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W427 DCS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 DCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 41,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 33,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 28,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 25,480 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 25,480 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,221 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,288 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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W427 DCS 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 95%.

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 W427 DCS, 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 W427 DCS registered?

W427 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W427 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 DCS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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