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W438 RFX

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,878 mi
Last recorded25,878 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 25,878 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2025 25,878 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when operating rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 24,004 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,714 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 22,972 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,616 miles

chain+ sprockets badley worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,764 miles

only 50% of the low beam is working

only 50% of the rear light is working

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 18,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,290 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 12,545 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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W438 RFX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W438 RFX, 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 W438 RFX registered?

W438 RFX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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