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W146 TJB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,139 mi
Last recorded48,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 TJB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant radiator metal bottom hose corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 47,396 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,259 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,898 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,729 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 42,790 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,002 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,701 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,353 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,462 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,462 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,338 miles

rubber carb mountings deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 13,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,992 miles

rear tyre on limit ,rear pads on limit

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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W146 TJB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W146 TJB, 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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W146 TJB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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