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W231 VGK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,732 mi
Last recorded21,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 VGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 19,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020 18,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,217 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,978 miles

slight front brake bind

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,936 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,894 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,302 miles

Inlet manifold rubbers perrished

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,476 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 9,151 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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W231 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W231 VGK, 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 W231 VGK registered?

W231 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W231 VGK safe to buy?

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