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W464 GFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,491 mi
Last recorded41,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW464 GFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 41,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,914 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 37,914 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 36,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,864 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 35,863 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,590 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 33,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,376 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,937 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 23,265 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 19,986 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,729 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,729 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,691 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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W464 GFC 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 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 W464 GFC, 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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W464 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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