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W656 LFE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,469 mi
Last recorded54,469 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 LFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 54,469 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,151 miles

nearside tail light bulb not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,585 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,703 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 44,703 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,330 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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W656 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W656 LFE, 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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W656 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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