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W661 XRV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 XRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,170 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,170 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,947 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,945 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,771 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,757 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 37,591 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 35,558 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,277 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 34,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 34,161 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,424 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 33,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 33,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 33,088 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 33,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,977 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 25,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 25,464 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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W661 XRV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W661 XRV, 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 W661 XRV registered?

W661 XRV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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