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W697 TDP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,695 mi
Last recorded38,695 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 TDP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 38,695 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 36,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,354 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear + sidewall contaminated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 32,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm sidewall contaminated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear + sidewall contaminated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,974 miles

nearside front headlamp image weak on dip beam

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

offside front indicator loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,998 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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W697 TDP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red 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 W697 TDP, 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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W697 TDP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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