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W441 VAU

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW441 VAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 55,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 55,048 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,830 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,812 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,087 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,446 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 48,446 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,434 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 May 2017 48,019 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 41,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 28,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,524 miles

front shockabsorber dust cap damaged

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 11 May 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 25,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,894 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 23,894 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 13 May 2006 21,719 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 May 2006 21,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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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W441 VAU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W441 VAU, 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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W441 VAU is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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