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W231 WGE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,157 mi
Last recorded38,157 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 29,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,006 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

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

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 18,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 12,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,547 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 2,696 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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W231 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W231 WGE, 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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W231 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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