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W497 RLS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,755 mi
Last recorded19,755 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 RLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 19,755 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 10,957 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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W497 RLS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W497 RLS, 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 W497 RLS registered?

W497 RLS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W497 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 RLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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