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W37 VGH

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 VGH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019
Fail 9 Sep 2019

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,557 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,169 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,169 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 47,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,311 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,292 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,976 miles

front brake, slight bind

reaar brake slightly spongy

Pass 29 May 2008 23,330 miles

Clamp from rear silencer to front exhaust pipe loose.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 22,053 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,945 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W37 VGH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W37 VGH, 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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W37 VGH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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