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W237 VGK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,916 mi
Last recorded19,916 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 VGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 19,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,416 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 19,416 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,785 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 18,785 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 17,468 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable

Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 16,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,511 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,511 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 13,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 13,334 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 9,709 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,346 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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W237 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W237 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 W237 VGK registered?

W237 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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