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W259 BDC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,665 mi
Last recorded42,665 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 BDC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 42,665 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 42,591 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 42,027 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 41,565 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 40,879 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 40,671 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 40,662 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,134 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 39,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 39,504 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,491 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

head bearings has slight notch

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake showing signs of slight binding

Fail 11 Aug 2017 39,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Footrest insecure riders left hand side (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on right hand side (1.1.3a)

Rear rear brake showing signs of slight binding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,881 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,881 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 13,299 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W259 BDC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W259 BDC, 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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W259 BDC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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