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W272 ULY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,318 mi
Last recorded30,318 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 ULY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 30,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 30,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 29,799 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,534 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 28,493 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 26,206 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,430 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,147 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,147 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,207 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 17,630 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 17,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre low on preassure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,815 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,396 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,393 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,504 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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W272 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W272 ULY, 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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W272 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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