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W457 WCB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,951 mi
Last recorded48,951 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 WCB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,951 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,951 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,053 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,586 miles

Damage to fuel tank

Inlet intake mouldings perished/cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Poor beam pattern from nearside dip beam

Silencer support clamp is a poor fit

Slight fluctuation in rear brake

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,586 miles

Damage to fuel tank

Inlet intake mouldings perished/cracked

Poor beam pattern from nearside dip beam

Silencer support clamp is a poor fit

Slight fluctuation in rear brake

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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W457 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W457 WCB, 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 W457 WCB registered?

W457 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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