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W817 RYC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,224 mi
Last recorded27,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 RYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,224 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 27,041 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 26,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 25,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 24,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 23,024 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,782 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))

Rear brake pipe fitted with alloy banjo

Fail 15 Sep 2012 21,782 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Rear brake pipe fitted with alloy banjo

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,855 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,479 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 17,582 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,235 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,235 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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W817 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W817 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W817 RYC registered?

W817 RYC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W817 RYC 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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