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W36 GSO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,010 mi
Last recorded22,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 GSO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 22,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 20,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 20,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 May 2023 19,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 18,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,803 miles

n/s hand controls slightly loose

Fail 16 Aug 2016 16,783 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 16,425 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 15,964 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2012 15,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 15,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 11,425 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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W36 GSO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W36 GSO, 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 W36 GSO registered?

W36 GSO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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