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W626 OTS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,045 mi
Last recorded15,045 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 OTS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,045 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 15,042 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 14,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2021 11,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 11,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W626 OTS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W626 OTS, 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 W626 OTS registered?

W626 OTS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W626 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W626 OTS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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