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W503 BFR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,583 mi
Last recorded9,583 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 BFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 9,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 9,578 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 8,504 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 8,503 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,425 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,980 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,967 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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W503 BFR 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 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 W503 BFR, 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 W503 BFR registered?

W503 BFR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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