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W437 GUM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,099 mi
Last recorded16,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 16,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 15,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 13,877 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 13,877 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 11,517 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 11,510 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 10,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 10,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 10,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 9,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,619 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,887 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 7,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,178 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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W437 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W437 GUM, 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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W437 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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