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W146 YKM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,715 mi
Last recorded29,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 YKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 26,900 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 26,900 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 26,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Up to 1/2 not functioning

as a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,874 miles

Advise that rear tyre has some slight perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Advise that rear tyre has some slight perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,461 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,704 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,830 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 17,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,635 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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W146 YKM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W146 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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