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W971 YTU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,539 mi
Last recorded36,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 YTU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 36,539 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 36,534 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour side light blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 33,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,417 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,615 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,607 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,134 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 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W971 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

W971 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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