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W499 RLS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,442 mi
Last recorded22,442 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 RLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 22,442 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 21,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 20,911 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 20,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 20,833 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,835 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 13,748 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2008 13,670 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 11,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,787 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 RLS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W499 RLS, 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 RLS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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