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W646 RCG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,208 mi
Last recorded29,208 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 29,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,785 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 28,785 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,515 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 26,511 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Oct 2017 26,499 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,949 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,927 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,829 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,524 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,524 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,447 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear brake disc has marks around the holes.

registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 11,167 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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W646 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W646 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 W646 RCG registered?

W646 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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