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W385 UBL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,511 mi
Last recorded34,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 UBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,511 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 34,511 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,696 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 30,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 30,652 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,127 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 27,127 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 24,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 17,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 13,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 11,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 10,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 8,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 6,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,509 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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W385 UBL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W385 UBL, 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 W385 UBL registered?

W385 UBL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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