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W499 GUM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,643 mi
Last recorded30,643 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 30,643 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain guard missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,493 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

chain guard missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,474 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 20,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,359 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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W499 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W499 GUM, 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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W499 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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