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W608 RCG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,667 mi
Last recorded20,667 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,392 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 20,392 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nail in tyre

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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W608 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W608 RCG, 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 W608 RCG registered?

W608 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 August 2000.

Is W608 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W608 RCG 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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