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W601 WNS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 WNS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,988 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 30,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,729 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,680 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,475 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,988 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SWINGING ARM BOTTOM ARM BUSHES

Pass 13 May 2008 21,281 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,800 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W601 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W601 WNS, 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 W601 WNS registered?

W601 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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