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W987 OFG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,707 mi
Last recorded45,707 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 OFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 45,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 45,633 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 44,253 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 44,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 42,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 41,660 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet when engine is running (7.7 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,572 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,144 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,144 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device insecure brake arm (3.2.A1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,324 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 37,308 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,194 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

very slight binding rear brake

Fail 18 May 2009 32,174 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

very slight binding rear brake

Pass 15 May 2008 21,289 miles

Front lights have different bulbs 1 X xeon & 1 X normal but light ok

Pass 8 May 2007 16,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,764 miles

rear brake binding slightly

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W987 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W987 OFG, 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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W987 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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