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W954 UJM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 UJM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 46,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 46,692 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 43,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,270 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 38,270 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 37,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,272 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 30,272 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,779 miles

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

riders offside footrest slightly loose

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,549 miles

rear tyre over half worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,313 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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W954 UJM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W954 UJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W954 UJM registered?

W954 UJM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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