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W196 RSC

2000 Yamaha Fzs 600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,917 mi
Last recorded34,917 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Fzs 60021,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 34,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,286 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 21,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 19,992 miles

Rear rear chain loose

Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 14,193 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,297 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 13,297 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 8,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,433 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 8,228 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2005 7,881 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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W196 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,804 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W196 RSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W196 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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