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W857 ULW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,838 mi
Last recorded26,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 ULW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 26,838 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 26,838 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 25,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 25,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 23,032 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,900 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,894 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,500 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear disc has hairline cracks, but not considered as dangerous

Fail 11 Aug 2012 20,500 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

fuel tank loose

rear disc has hairline cracks, but not considered as dangerous

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,454 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,256 miles

Exhaust thin and corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,901 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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W857 ULW 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 W857 ULW, 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 W857 ULW registered?

W857 ULW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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