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W883 HBV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,478 mi
Last recorded25,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 HBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 25,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 25,456 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 20,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 19,203 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,581 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,390 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,390 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,865 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,865 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 23,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,637 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,637 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,445 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,877 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 16,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,292 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W883 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W883 HBV, 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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W883 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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