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W124 VLW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,543 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 47,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 45,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 45,743 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,156 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,030 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,030 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 38,963 miles

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,892 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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W124 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W124 VLW, 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 W124 VLW registered?

W124 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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