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W188 VMV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 VMV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 54,679 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 54,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,922 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 34,718 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 21,267 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,630 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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W188 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver 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 W188 VMV, 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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W188 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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