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W481 VGP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,875 mi
Last recorded54,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 54,875 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 53,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,700 miles

centre stand stiff

Fail 1 Jul 2023 52,691 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre stand stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2022 51,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,352 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,948 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Tape on headlight

Fail 17 May 2016 41,967 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 40,651 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 29,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 26,017 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,388 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,809 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,596 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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W481 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W481 VGP, 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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W481 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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