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W118 VCA

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,800 mi
Last recorded9,800 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 9,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 9,765 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Head light has no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 9,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 9,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 9,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 8,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 7,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 3,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,074 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,734 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 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W118 VCA, 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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W118 VCA is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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