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W801 YKO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,554 mi
Last recorded48,554 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 YKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 48,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 47,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,811 miles

Front Footrest insecure R & L (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Has cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,481 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 47,354 miles

Exhaust noisy after market rear can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre perishing in treads

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

Offside Front footrest bracket bent inwards and back

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,061 miles

R/H/F footrest bracket slightly bent in

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 46,043 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

R/H/F footrest bracket slightly bent in

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,668 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 44,661 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

swing arm damaged due to exhaust fouling

Fail 6 Feb 2019 43,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

swing arm damaged due to exhaust fouling

Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

SILENCER BODY - dented at back (maybe hitting rear arm)

front tyre - incorrect speed rate fitted (54S), should be "H" or higher.

headlamp main beam - very high and over to right.

rear tyre - down to 1.6mm plus

rh front footrest is slightly loose.

rh front indicator is drooping.

Fail 30 May 2015 36,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

SILENCER BODY - dented at back (maybe hitting rear arm)

front tyre - incorrect speed rate fitted (54S), should be "H" or higher.

headlamp main beam - very high and over to right.

rear tyre - down to 1.6mm plus

rh front footrest is slightly loose.

rh front indicator is drooping.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,357 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

stud snapped on exhast front pipe but still secure ond not leaking.

Pass 15 May 2008 29,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,925 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 28,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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W801 YKO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W801 YKO, 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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W801 YKO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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