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W173 DWT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,835 mi
Last recorded42,835 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,974 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 39,974 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,224 miles

headlamp scratched but not effecting headlamp aim

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,472 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,309 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,309 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,721 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 29,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,981 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,512 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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W173 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W173 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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What year was W173 DWT registered?

W173 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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