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W69 YBM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,620 mi
Last recorded26,620 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 26,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,862 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 25,853 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 25,843 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (nearside handlebar/switchgear fouling fuel tank when steering on left-hand lock) (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Engine oil steel return pipe (from cylinder head to sump) corroded but not excessively

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank slightly loose - front mounting bracket/bolt (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Offside lower (below riders seat) side panel snapped at mounting point but not likely to become detached

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 25,377 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 24,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,481 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,094 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 20,094 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,992 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 16,226 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 10,981 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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W69 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W69 YBM, 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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W69 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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