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W817 WGC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,871 mi
Last recorded31,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 WGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,871 miles

Chain and sprockets starting to wear

Evidence of main wiring around headstock being trapped on full lock.

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 31,871 miles

Chain and sprockets starting to wear

Evidence of main wiring around headstock being trapped on full lock.

Front Forks insecure Pinch bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,964 miles

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

rear tyre perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 29,848 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,076 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,872 miles

Rear some weather cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,801 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyre starting to wear

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,726 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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W817 WGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W817 WGC, 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 W817 WGC registered?

W817 WGC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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