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W863 YGD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 YGD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 47,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 40,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 40,357 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,271 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,271 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,159 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,395 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,778 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,778 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,320 miles

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

nearside handgrip

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 26,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,148 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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W863 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W863 YGD, 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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W863 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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