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W411 SMW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,203 mi
Last recorded48,203 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,203 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,815 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,661 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,179 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 36,810 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

rear light has twin bulbs only one side works

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,647 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 2 Sep 2011 33,817 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,034 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,034 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,761 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 26,551 miles

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 21,700 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W411 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W411 SMW, 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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W411 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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