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W118 BEO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,424 mi
Last recorded40,424 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 BEO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 40,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,832 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 33,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,763 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,390 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 22,382 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 22,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,769 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 21,769 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 15,369 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,678 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 12,678 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 10,913 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 10,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,027 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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W118 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W118 BEO, 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 W118 BEO registered?

W118 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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