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W971 XGA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,047 mi
Last recorded73,047 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 XGA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,047 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 73,047 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,534 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 68,758 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 63,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,176 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 50,154 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,658 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake operation poor

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,939 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,075 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,142 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,642 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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W971 XGA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W971 XGA, 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 W971 XGA registered?

W971 XGA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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