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W994 SPW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 SPW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 74,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,256 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 25,256 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,068 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,254 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,851 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,016 miles

Number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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W994 SPW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W994 SPW, 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 W994 SPW registered?

W994 SPW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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