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V551 GCY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,549 mi
Last recorded49,549 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 GCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,549 miles

Central FIXING MISSING FROM EXHAUST MOUNTING

Nearside Front FAIRING FIXING MISSING

Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,492 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 49,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,337 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 49,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated BOTH (1.1.14 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre fouling another component MUD GAURD (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering WHEEL NOT IN LINE (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,232 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,598 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 18,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 15,289 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,763 miles

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,255 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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V551 GCY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V551 GCY, 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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V551 GCY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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