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W492 PCD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,291 mi
Last recorded23,291 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 17,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 12,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 7,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,703 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 37,703 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front mud guard fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 37,042 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock steering stop broken and locks handle bars at full lock. (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right head light moves freely up and down (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 3,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,541 miles

foot peg slightly lose

Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,541 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

foot peg slightly lose

Pass 12 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 22,279 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 21,327 miles

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

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

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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W492 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W492 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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W492 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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