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W871 YGJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,964 mi
Last recorded31,964 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 YGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 31,921 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,915 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,446 miles

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

Offside Rear bulb not working

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 28,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,788 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 22 Sep 2011 12,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 12,665 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,022 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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W871 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W871 YGJ, 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 W871 YGJ registered?

W871 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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