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W251 NWV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 NWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,235 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 59,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 51,878 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 50,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 46,580 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 46,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,982 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 40,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 39,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,487 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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W251 NWV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W251 NWV, 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 W251 NWV registered?

W251 NWV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W251 NWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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