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W835 AAY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,917 mi
Last recorded35,917 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 AAY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 35,917 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front pads corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,427 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 31,038 miles

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

oil leak from cam chain tensioner

Fail 26 May 2023 31,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from cam chain tensioner

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak from cam chain tensioner

Fail 17 Jun 2022 29,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak from cam chain tensioner

Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,327 miles

Slight Bind on rear brake.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,880 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 19,500 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 19,207 miles

plugged rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 18,331 miles

number plate is smaller than standard

rear tyre has been plugged

Pass 10 May 2010 17,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,056 miles

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

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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W835 AAY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W835 AAY, 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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W835 AAY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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