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W602 WNS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,519 mi
Last recorded32,519 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 WNS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 32,519 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 11 Sep 2026 32,519 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2025 32,514 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2025 32,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Aug 2025 32,502 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,017 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 31,797 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both rear indicators are aftermarket and are obscured by the number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,812 miles

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

Rear rear tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 15 May 2018 30,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,598 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,210 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 24,427 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 May 2009 24,425 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,558 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 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W602 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

W602 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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