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W124 BAY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,079 mi
Last recorded42,079 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 42,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 33,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 31,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 25,186 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 19,612 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 18,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,092 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 16,092 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 15,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,753 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 12,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,853 miles

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

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

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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W124 BAY 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 87%.

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 W124 BAY, 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 W124 BAY registered?

W124 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W124 BAY safe to buy?

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