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W705 UBY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,106 mi
Last recorded38,106 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 UBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 38,106 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose connection clamp slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 38,105 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose connection clamp slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front 'H' rated tyre fitted on front wheel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 36,614 miles

'H' rated tyre fitted on front wheel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 36,187 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 35,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil leaking on tyre (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,706 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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W705 UBY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W705 UBY, 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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W705 UBY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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