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W857 VRD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 VRD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 122,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,093 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 120,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,033 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER LINKAGE HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,425 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,852 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,123 miles

REAR BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL BEFORE REACHING MAX EFFORT

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,240 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 88,240 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,953 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 85,953 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,737 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brakes binding

right hand lock close to tank

Pass 29 Aug 2009 83,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

handlebar close to tank on left lock

Pass 1 Sep 2007 79,580 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 74,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 74,666 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

headlamp beam poor and not accurate

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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W857 VRD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W857 VRD, 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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W857 VRD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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