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W787 ABV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,391 mi
Last recorded59,391 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,391 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake stay locking device missing

Fail 2 Jun 2026 59,383 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Central Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake stay locking device missing

Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,265 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre stand seized and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 57,261 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Foot brake (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre stand seized and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 51,661 miles

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,010 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Slight travel on foot brake

Fail 10 Aug 2022 47,010 miles

Stop lamp not working With brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Slight travel on foot brake

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 31,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,558 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 19,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 19,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 187,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,449 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 17,425 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,622 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W787 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W787 ABV, 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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W787 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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