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S222 GAM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Bronze Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,580 mi
Last recorded20,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 GAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 20,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,711 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,662 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 11,633 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,314 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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S222 GAM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Bronze with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S222 GAM, 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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S222 GAM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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The MOT history for S222 GAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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