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W257 FEC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,181 mi
Last recorded27,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 FEC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 27,181 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 27,182 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 27,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 27,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 27,149 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 26,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,132 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,240 miles

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

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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W257 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W257 FEC, 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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W257 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W257 FEC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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