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W89 ONJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,858 mi
Last recorded27,858 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 ONJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 27,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 27,851 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 27,844 miles

Very little reserve travel on brake pedal

Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 26,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 26,362 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 26,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,854 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 24,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,465 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,465 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,059 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,922 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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W89 ONJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W89 ONJ, 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 W89 ONJ registered?

W89 ONJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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