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W224 XLG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 XLG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 26,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,755 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 23,755 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,452 miles

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

slight leak of gases from front exhaust manifold.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,763 miles

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

front tyre has slight cracking in centre of tread.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,283 miles

front pads look low

rear chain slack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,281 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,870 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight mishape in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,496 miles

front brake pads worn to limit rec replacment a s a p

Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 6,740 miles

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

Front tyre soft.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle sticking, not returning smoothly.

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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W224 XLG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W224 XLG, 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 W224 XLG registered?

W224 XLG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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