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W218 ACY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,982 mi
Last recorded23,982 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 ACY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 23,982 miles

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

Front tyre cracking o/s wall and tread

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 23,953 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre cracking o/s wall and tread

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 21,439 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 21,439 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,184 miles

Rear brake pedal has some travel

Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 19,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,857 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,241 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,107 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 8,107 miles

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

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

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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W218 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W218 ACY, 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 W218 ACY registered?

W218 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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