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W657 PCG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,631 mi
Last recorded18,631 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 PCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 17,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 17,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 17,492 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 16,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,951 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,673 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 10,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,493 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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W657 PCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W657 PCG, 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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W657 PCG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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