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W618 VDM

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

24,868 mi
Last recorded24,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 VDM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 24,868 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 24,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 23,360 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 22,619 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 22,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 22,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 20,393 miles

Brake excessively binding REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 19,975 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 19,975 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 19,645 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 19,621 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,937 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 17,937 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,257 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,458 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 14,458 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,683 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,178 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 15,049 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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W618 VDM 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 W618 VDM, 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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W618 VDM is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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