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W538 PUY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,586 mi
Last recorded13,586 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 PUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 13,586 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 12,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,652 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 12,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 1,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,909 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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W538 PUY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W538 PUY, 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 W538 PUY registered?

W538 PUY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W538 PUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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