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W166 TJF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,827 mi
Last recorded29,827 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 TJF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 29,827 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear Tyre Below 1 MM Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,447 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre At 1 MM Advise New Required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 28,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,561 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 17,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,916 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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W166 TJF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W166 TJF, 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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W166 TJF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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