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W143 PRG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,414 mi
Last recorded30,414 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PRG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 30,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,069 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,400 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 28,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 28,252 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 17,981 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,981 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,087 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,449 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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W143 PRG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Green 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 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 W143 PRG, 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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W143 PRG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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