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W274 GBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 34,380 miles

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 34,078 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 34,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 33,894 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 30,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,623 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,136 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar misaligned

offside front footrest slight movement

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside front footpeg slightly loose

rear sliencer slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside front footpeg slightly loose

rear sliencer slightly insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,701 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside front footpeg slightly loose

rear sliencer slightly insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 17,684 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,073 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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W274 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W274 GBW, 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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W274 GBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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