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W501 GUM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,246 mi
Last recorded29,246 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 27,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 26,061 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 24,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,393 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 23,354 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 22,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 22,445 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,313 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 19,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,826 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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W501 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W501 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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What year was W501 GUM registered?

W501 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W501 GUM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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