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W897 NWB

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

17,440 mi
Last recorded17,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 NWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 17,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 16,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 16,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 15,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 15,469 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 15,260 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,837 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,201 miles

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

front brake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,746 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,746 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,187 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 10,187 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,194 miles

slight binding to front brake

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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W897 NWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black 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 W897 NWB, 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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W897 NWB is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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