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W381 JBU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,861 mi
Last recorded23,861 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 JBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 23,861 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 8 Sep 2025 23,861 miles

Exhaust Noisy

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 20,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 19,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,878 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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W381 JBU 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W381 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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What year was W381 JBU registered?

W381 JBU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W381 JBU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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