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W638 GRS

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,398 mi
Last recorded36,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 GRS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 36,398 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit old and corroded brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 33,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 27,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 24,799 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 21,699 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 21,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,500 miles

headlamp masked off for test ( dips wrong way )

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,589 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,887 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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W638 GRS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W638 GRS, 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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W638 GRS is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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