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W521 BVW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 48,086 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 48,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 38,281 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 31,544 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 31,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 25,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 25,432 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 8,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,646 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2009 5,509 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 5,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 3,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 1,777 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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W521 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W521 BVW, 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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W521 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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