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W81 GBV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,827 mi
Last recorded33,827 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 33,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 33,585 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 33,585 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,541 miles

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 33,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 32,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 32,850 miles

Offside Rear Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 32,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 32,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 32,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,421 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 30,411 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,853 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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W81 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W81 GBV, 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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W81 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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