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W349 JBU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,555 mi
Last recorded27,555 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 JBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,555 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 27,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,468 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 27,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 27,375 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 27,304 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 27,304 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 27,229 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 27,229 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 27,125 miles

rear tyre 2012 old running irratic on tickover

Fail 17 May 2019 27,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyre 2012 old running irratic on tickover

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,758 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,574 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 244,342 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,574 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,981 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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W349 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W349 JBU, 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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W349 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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