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W371 MWB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 53,150 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 53,107 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,686 miles

Central Front Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 39,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,139 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 36,139 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 36,068 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (swinging arm) (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 May 2018 36,068 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong direction (4.1.2e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (swinging arm) (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively swinging arm mountings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,223 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 35,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,462 miles

Rear brake caliper banjo joint corroded

Rear shock corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 32,284 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

advise drive chain dry of lubrication

Pass 10 May 2013 27,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,936 miles

Front brake shows slight binding.

Rear brake pedal travel longer than standard.

Pass 6 May 2011 22,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,787 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,787 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,220 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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W371 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W371 MWB, 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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W371 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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