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W46 PBR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 PBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 29,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 29,698 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 29,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,691 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,178 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 25,178 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,701 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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W46 PBR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W46 PBR, 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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What year was W46 PBR registered?

W46 PBR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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