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W816 RYC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,599 mi
Last recorded68,599 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 RYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,599 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 68,553 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure Insecure - torque arm locking attachments missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm pivots have excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,729 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,729 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,015 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,343 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,864 miles

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated fixing nut (7.1.1a)

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

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

headlamp masked

Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,864 miles

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated fixing nut (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

headlamp masked

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,994 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,118 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,997 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,997 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,154 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,658 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,575 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,056 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W816 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W816 RYC, 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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W816 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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