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W379 MWB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,156 mi
Last recorded27,156 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 27,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 18,029 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 18,025 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tyre excessively aged & perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 17,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 17,400 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 16,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,202 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 15,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers leaking and collector corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 12,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,311 miles

n/s front brake pads near limit

Pass 9 Jan 2013 10,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 6,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,609 miles

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

has a nail in the rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,379 miles

front tyre tread depth 2mm

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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W379 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W379 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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What year was W379 MWB registered?

W379 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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