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W487 YNM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 YNM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 26,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 25,458 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 24,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 23,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 20,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,614 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 10,614 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2007 10,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,083 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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W487 YNM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W487 YNM, 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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W487 YNM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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