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W688 EWU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,896 mi
Last recorded23,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 EWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 23,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 21,010 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,213 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 7,990 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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W688 EWU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W688 EWU, 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 W688 EWU registered?

W688 EWU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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