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W948 BOV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 BOV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 32,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,323 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 25,323 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 21,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,531 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 15,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 15,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,728 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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W948 BOV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W948 BOV, 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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W948 BOV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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