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W966 MDC

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,373 mi
Last recorded48,373 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 MDC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,373 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 48,373 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 46,129 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 43,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,231 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 32,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,524 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 32,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,017 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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W966 MDC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W966 MDC, 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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W966 MDC is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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