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W491 DCS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,753 mi
Last recorded29,753 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 DCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 29,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2014 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2014 28,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,417 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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W491 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W491 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 W491 DCS registered?

W491 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W491 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 DCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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