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W824 FBW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

26,369 mi
Last recorded26,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW824 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 26,369 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 26,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 26,369 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,369 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 26,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 26,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear tyre squared off

Fail 22 Feb 2019 23,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

rear tyre squared off

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 17,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2016 14,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 14,622 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 14,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,904 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front pads worn

Very slight bind on front brake

Fail 2 May 2012 13,904 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front pads worn

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Very slight bind on front brake

Pass 9 May 2011 13,253 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 May 2010 12,704 miles

nearside rear indicator loose but not insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2010 12,672 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

nearside rear indicator loose but not insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 10,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,240 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 9 May 2007 2,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,523 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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W824 FBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W824 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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W824 FBW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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