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W265 KNH

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,593 mi
Last recorded17,593 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 KNH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 16,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 15,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 14,253 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 14,253 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,253 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 14,247 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 12,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,070 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2008 7,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,592 miles

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

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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W265 KNH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W265 KNH, 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 W265 KNH registered?

W265 KNH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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