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W842 WCB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,622 mi
Last recorded49,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 WCB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,309 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 49,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 48,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,871 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,986 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 30,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,313 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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W842 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W842 WCB, 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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W842 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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