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W277 WBK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 53,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,431 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 44,378 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,902 miles

slight pitting on upper sections of fork legs

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,628 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,739 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,865 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,490 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,490 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 28,011 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,346 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,048 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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W277 WBK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W277 WBK, 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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W277 WBK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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