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W798 SYA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,046 mi
Last recorded30,046 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 30,046 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake flexible hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake caliper tie rod corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,617 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,239 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,220 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 23,081 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,081 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 22,451 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 14,331 miles

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

Cracking in front tyre

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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W798 SYA 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 86.4%.

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 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 W798 SYA, 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 W798 SYA registered?

W798 SYA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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