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W169 DWT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 99,816 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest rubber damaged

Offside Rear Chain adjuster not fitted correctly

Offside oil leak

Pass 10 May 2025 98,253 miles

Nearside Front Footrest rubber worn

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

Pass 31 May 2024 96,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 96,314 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 93,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 93,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 90,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 90,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 89,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 87,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 74,496 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2014 74,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 68,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 May 2013 68,251 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 5 May 2012 62,253 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 62,248 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 45,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,711 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

has cuts in front tyre

Fail 2 May 2009 38,711 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

has cuts in front tyre

Fail 3 May 2008 32,261 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2008 32,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,808 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W169 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W169 DWT, 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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W169 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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