CarVerify

Free Car Check

W142 YBM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,017 mi
Last recorded43,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,483 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Slight drag/bind on rear brake

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,046 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,558 miles

Headlamps masks fitted

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

Slight bind on rear brake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,766 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 30,762 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,086 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,960 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,769 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W142 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W142 YBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W142 YBM?

You can check the full history of W142 YBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W142 YBM registered?

W142 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W142 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 YBM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W142 YBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W142 YBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.