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W259 ULU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 ULU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 57,160 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 57,160 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,980 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 56,980 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 56,973 miles

Drive chain excessively tight drive chain has seized links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Inner Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front frame section rusted and holed on both sides behind exhaust headers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap leaking fuel tank filler neck rusted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

incorrect fasteners on rear brake torque arm,,no locking devices

Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 53,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 4,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,591 miles

Offside Front Riders footrest slightly bent.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,823 miles

Front fork dust seals corroded.

Offside Front Riders footrest bent.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,026 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Front l/h exhaust clamp corroded. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Riders footrest bent.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 46,026 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Front l/h exhaust clamp corroded. (7.1.1.c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Riders footrest bent.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,442 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded Rear caliper body. (3.1.5)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Silencer joint blowing. (7.1.1b)

Riders r/h footpeg bent.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,213 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Silencer joint. (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted R/H riders footpeg bent. (6.1.1a)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,947 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Mainstand brace. (6.1.1a)

r/h riders footrest bent.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 34,947 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Mainstand brace. (6.1.1a)

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

r/h riders footrest bent.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,883 miles

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

R/H riders footrest slightly bent.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,866 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,683 miles

Riders r/h footrest slightly bent.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,683 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Riders r/h footrest slightly bent.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,532 miles

Fork dust seals corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,342 miles

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

advise drive chain dry and corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,500 miles

loose/worn offside front footrest hanger rubbers causing movement in hanger assy

Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 9,143 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 June 2000.

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