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W638 MWF

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,600 mi
Last recorded48,600 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 MWF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 48,600 miles

DAYLIGHT USE ONLY - Not to be used during hours of darkness or inclement weather.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,437 miles

Front Tyre pressure low

Rear Tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 39,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 Sep 2019 36,076 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 36,593 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,523 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 25,520 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

calipers require service

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,078 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 22,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,414 miles

Side stand bent.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 21,404 miles

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

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

Front tyre profile worn out of shape.

Only one of two rear tail lamp bulbs working.

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

Side stand bent.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,579 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 19,577 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,319 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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W638 MWF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W638 MWF, 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 MWF is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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