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W357 RYB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,769 mi
Last recorded16,769 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 16,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,207 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 16,203 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 15,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front mudguard is broken and is so short that it will be inefective in rainy conditions.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 14,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front mudguard is broken and is so short that it will be inefective in rainy conditions.

Fail 14 May 2015 10,241 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 10,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 9,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 9,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 9,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 9,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 6,305 miles

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

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

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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W357 RYB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W357 RYB, 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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W357 RYB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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