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W157 NHE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,146 mi
Last recorded30,146 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 NHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 29,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 27,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,234 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 20,391 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,487 miles

L/h footpeg loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,299 miles

CUT IN REAR TYRE BELOW 25MM

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,493 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 18,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,217 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 17,217 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,324 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,513 miles

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

Rear number plate none legal

Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,923 miles

Advise nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2006 12,531 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,531 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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W157 NHE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W157 NHE, 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 W157 NHE registered?

W157 NHE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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