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W989 CWR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 CWR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 49,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 49,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,873 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,877 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 46,872 miles

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,681 miles

throttle cables incorrectly routed

Pass 11 May 2012 44,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,707 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,118 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 33,480 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,002 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 29,968 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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W989 CWR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W989 CWR, 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 W989 CWR registered?

W989 CWR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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