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W479 VHR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,181 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,122 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 108,122 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 106,162 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,946 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 104,946 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,186 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,883 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,095 miles

Intake rubbers cracked but not leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,828 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,832 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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W479 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W479 VHR, 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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W479 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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