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W179 DWT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,196 mi
Last recorded22,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 22,196 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 22,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 22,082 miles

both tyre valve,s cracked/perished, reccomend replacement asap

Pass 12 Jun 2023 21,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,909 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 12,906 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 12,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 11,976 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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W179 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W179 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 W179 DWT registered?

W179 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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