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W654 GCW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,920 mi
Last recorded38,920 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 GCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 38,920 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,914 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,868 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 38,868 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,776 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

FRONT TYRE PSI LOWE

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,638 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,638 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,105 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W654 GCW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W654 GCW, 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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W654 GCW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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