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W451 RHR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 RHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 40,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,324 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 40,279 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 40,103 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 39,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,026 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 38,026 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,880 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 11 Oct 2013 37,652 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,842 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,842 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,771 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,144 miles

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 22,087 miles

ADVISE: EXHAUST FRONT SECTION WILL NEED REPLACING VERY SOON!

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,087 miles

ADVISE: EXHAUST FRONT SECTION WILL NEED REPLACING VERY SOON!

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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W451 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W451 RHR, 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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W451 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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