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W104 YAV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,428 mi
Last recorded48,428 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 48,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 48,428 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,160 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 37,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 37,916 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,600 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,572 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake FRONT BRAKES BINDING (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,096 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 30,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 25,533 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 25,508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,118 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,945 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 14,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,682 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 12,682 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W104 YAV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W104 YAV, 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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W104 YAV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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