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W76 RSC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,159 mi
Last recorded21,159 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 21,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 19,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left high beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock additional lights fitted on to front forks hitting radiator and fouling steering,also fouling fork suspension travel (2.1.4 (c))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking/jamming (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 18,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 17,897 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 17,897 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 16,408 miles

carb rubber tubes dry cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,963 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,099 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 11,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,742 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 8,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 8,500 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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W76 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W76 RSC, 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 W76 RSC registered?

W76 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W76 RSC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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