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W309 WOY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,900 mi
Last recorded20,900 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 WOY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 20,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 17,695 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 17,530 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 15,387 miles

Brake rod insecure Brake arm needs locking pin or locking nut (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Rusty Chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,107 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 13,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,200 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 11,557 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,557 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2012 8,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 6,465 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 5,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 5,160 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 4,577 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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W309 WOY 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 W309 WOY, 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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W309 WOY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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