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W304 DKE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,449 mi
Last recorded44,449 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 DKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,449 miles

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

Offside Front indicator damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2024 44,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 42,396 miles

Gear lever pivot worn.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 42,393 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Suspect damaged bulb holder. (4.1.2 (c))

Gear lever pivot worn.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,071 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 23,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,378 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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W304 DKE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W304 DKE, 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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W304 DKE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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