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W852 JBJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,061 mi
Last recorded41,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 JBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 40,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 40,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,326 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,329 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,720 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,134 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,134 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,124 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 16,124 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

brakes not tested because of severe drag due to calipers being siezed

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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W852 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W852 JBJ, 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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What year was W852 JBJ registered?

W852 JBJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W852 JBJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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