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W714 PRJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,649 mi
Last recorded131,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 PRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 6,230 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 5,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 3,384 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 3,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 3,384 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 3,384 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 1,424 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 6,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 6,526 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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W714 PRJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W714 PRJ, 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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W714 PRJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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