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V601 DAA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 25,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 24,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 24,691 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 24,483 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 24,473 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 23,612 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,076 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 21,076 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,715 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 19,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,298 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,847 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 17,847 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,198 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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V601 DAA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 600cc 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 V601 DAA, 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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V601 DAA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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