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W118 COF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,617 mi
Last recorded32,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 32,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 24,825 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 23,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 21,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 21,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 21,156 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both set of front pads are near the legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,312 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,793 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,793 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 18,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 13,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,882 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 COF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 COF, 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 COF registered?

W118 COF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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