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W443 DGC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,367 mi
Last recorded38,367 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 DGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 38,367 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 37,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 36,767 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 36,767 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,595 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 36,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,185 miles

Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged Bolt missing on cap but not insecure (3.2.B1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.2c)

Front mudguard missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2017 34,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2016 33,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 May 2016 33,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,781 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,781 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,757 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,785 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,671 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,569 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,581 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W443 DGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W443 DGC, 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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W443 DGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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