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W259 OYJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 OYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,204 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 62,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,580 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 61,580 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 58,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,824 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,817 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,403 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,703 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,272 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 1,525 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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W259 OYJ 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 81%.

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 OYJ, 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 W259 OYJ registered?

W259 OYJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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