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W38 KFW

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 KFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 72,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 66,040 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 66,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc worn but usable (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 60,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,918 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 47,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,037 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,007 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,007 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,881 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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W38 KFW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W38 KFW, 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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W38 KFW is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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