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W798 WDL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,784 mi
Last recorded64,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 WDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 64,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 52,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,220 miles

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

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 23 May 2018 51,951 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 23 May 2018 51,951 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,847 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front brake lever pivot worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,576 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,204 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,204 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,520 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,433 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 29,960 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,245 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise no plate be changed

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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W798 WDL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W798 WDL, 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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W798 WDL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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