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W649 HRT

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,607 mi
Last recorded36,607 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 HRT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 36,607 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 36,607 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 36,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,647 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Dip light (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dip light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 29,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip Light (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip Light. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 26,975 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip light (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,657 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip bulb shield (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 18,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 2,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 2,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,790 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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W649 HRT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W649 HRT, 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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W649 HRT is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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