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W596 UAW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,719 mi
Last recorded26,719 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 26,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 26,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,431 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 24,431 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 23,775 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 23,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,422 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,609 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,581 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,242 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 6,840 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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W596 UAW 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 91.3%.

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 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 W596 UAW, 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 W596 UAW registered?

W596 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W596 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 UAW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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