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W736 SCL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 SCL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 5 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 73,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,629 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,217 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,189 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2015 63,189 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 62,334 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 62,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,685 miles

slight bind on front wheel when turned by hand but none detected when machine tested in RBT

Fail 16 May 2013 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

slight bind on front wheel when turned by hand but none detected when machine tested in RBT

Fail 19 May 2012 60,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2012 60,927 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 60,109 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 60,109 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,323 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

front tyre valve perishing .

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,323 miles

front tyre valve perishing .

Fail 1 May 2009 58,234 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre plugged .

Pass 1 May 2009 58,234 miles

rear tyre plugged .

Pass 17 May 2008 57,407 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 56,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 55,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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W736 SCL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W736 SCL, 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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W736 SCL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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