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W524 JFC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,367 mi
Last recorded41,367 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 JFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 41,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 41,337 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,393 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 28,393 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 28,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,343 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,303 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,190 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 27,201 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 27,201 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,199 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,199 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,498 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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W524 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W524 JFC, 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 W524 JFC registered?

W524 JFC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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