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W283 NUF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 NUF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026
Pass 18 Jan 2025
Pass 4 Nov 2023
Pass 2 Apr 2022
Pass 2 Apr 2021
Fail 2 Apr 2021

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020
Pass 2 Feb 2019 1 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 65,147 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Silencer mounting insecure.

Fail 15 May 2013 65,147 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Silencer mounting insecure.

Pass 16 May 2011 56,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,578 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,645 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,645 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 31,269 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

gear lever bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,269 miles

gear lever bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,236 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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W283 NUF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W283 NUF, 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 W283 NUF registered?

W283 NUF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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