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W506 SMR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 20,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 19,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 18,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 17,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 17,070 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 22 Jan 2019 16,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 15,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 15,457 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,941 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 14,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 11,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 5,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 2,191 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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W506 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W506 SMR, 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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W506 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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