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W237 PWS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 PWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 48,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 48,792 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,755 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 47,752 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 47,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 45,381 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,050 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 44,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 38,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,098 miles

brakes are binding (slight)

rear brake is spongy

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,918 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,418 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

pass lamp not working;

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 22,529 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,166 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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W237 PWS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W237 PWS, 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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W237 PWS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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