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W601 SFP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,373 mi
Last recorded28,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 SFP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 28,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 27,354 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 27,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 26,245 miles

Offside Upper Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Fouling on Top Fairing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,923 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,949 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,706 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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W601 SFP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W601 SFP, 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 W601 SFP registered?

W601 SFP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W601 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 SFP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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