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W929 SFJ

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW929 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 40,376 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank insecure front mount bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 40,238 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,352 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 18,349 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,318 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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W929 SFJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W929 SFJ, 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 W929 SFJ registered?

W929 SFJ is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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