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W238 HPV

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,132 mi
Last recorded55,132 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 HPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,132 miles

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

auxiliary wiring insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2025 52,299 miles

Front fender slightly insecure

Rear Rear light 50% Working

Fail 18 Apr 2025 52,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front fender slightly insecure

Rear Rear light 50% Working

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad pin worn (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose rider o/s foot rest loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,812 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,406 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,019 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,980 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,077 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,386 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,541 miles

front brake slightly binding

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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W238 HPV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W238 HPV, 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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W238 HPV is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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