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W642 GRS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,002 mi
Last recorded13,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 GRS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 11,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 11,107 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 10,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 10,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,478 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 8,469 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,369 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 8,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,095 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 7,053 miles

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

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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W642 GRS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W642 GRS, 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 W642 GRS registered?

W642 GRS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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