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W498 HWL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 48 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,381 miles

rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2017 23,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,703 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,017 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,409 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 20,760 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,917 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 19,583 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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W498 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W498 HWL, 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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W498 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W498 HWL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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