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W493 HRP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,331 mi
Last recorded34,331 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 HRP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 34,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,281 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,033 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 33,033 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 31,442 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,750 miles

Both front and rear wheel/tyre valves slightly perished

Plug in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,294 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

o/s/r footrest slightly loose.. (securing bolt not tight)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,988 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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W493 HRP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W493 HRP, 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 W493 HRP registered?

W493 HRP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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