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W693 VLR

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,214 mi
Last recorded41,214 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 VLR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 41,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,749 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 27,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,421 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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W693 VLR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W693 VLR, 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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What year was W693 VLR registered?

W693 VLR is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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