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W838 NDE

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,635 mi
Last recorded25,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 NDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 25,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 25,542 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 25,541 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 25,455 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 25,450 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

leaking petrol

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,840 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 24,840 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2012 22,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,158 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,490 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 16,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,459 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 14,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W838 NDE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W838 NDE, 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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W838 NDE is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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