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W814 FBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

733 mi
Last recorded733 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,786 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 27,786 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 24,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 24,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 20,621 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,270 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 17,270 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,744 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,636 miles

front brake noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2008 9,636 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake noisey

Fail 16 Mar 2007 2,159 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 838 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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W814 FBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W814 FBW, 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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W814 FBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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