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W602 GBV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,707 mi
Last recorded29,707 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 25,340 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 23,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 22,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 22,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 22,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 22,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 16,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,755 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2011 12,397 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 11,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 11,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 10,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 8,212 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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W602 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W602 GBV, 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 W602 GBV registered?

W602 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W602 GBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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