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W418 OCD

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 OCD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,164 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,984 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,166 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,806 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,283 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering when central slight notchy in bearings (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,255 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Dip beam affected due to cover broken off in headlight (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on light not working (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies one stop light bulb not working (1.3.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering when central slight notchy in bearings (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 39,068 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,911 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,204 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,204 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 14,998 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,900 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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W418 OCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W418 OCD, 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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W418 OCD is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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