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W235 WBK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 47,046 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding on roller & floor test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside oil leaking from lower engine case/output shaft

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has light to moderate surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at collector (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 47,046 miles

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear rear lens (partly) missing/damaged - showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding on roller & floor test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside oil leaking from lower engine case/output shaft

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has light to moderate surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at collector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,745 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 23,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 23,246 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,070 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,614 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 17,613 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,586 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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W235 WBK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W235 WBK, 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 W235 WBK registered?

W235 WBK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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