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W468 PAF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,202 mi
Last recorded48,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 PAF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 48,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 48,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,078 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 44,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 38,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 25,873 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 23,647 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

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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W468 PAF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold 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 W468 PAF, 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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W468 PAF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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