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W97 COF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 60,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 60,651 miles

All position lamps not working Switch not working properly, contact dirty (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 54,623 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,418 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,561 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 41,159 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 35,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake caliper hose banjo (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front fork dust seals corroded

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,825 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,829 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,877 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,139 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,657 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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W97 COF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W97 COF, 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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W97 COF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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