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W848 WCB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,256 mi
Last recorded51,256 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 WCB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 51,238 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,868 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,725 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,480 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,844 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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W848 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W848 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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W848 WCB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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