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W97 UBL

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 UBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 53,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,641 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,179 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,845 miles

Chain Guard Missing

Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,340 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 24,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,629 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 UBL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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