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W838 WGG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,307 mi
Last recorded16,307 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 WGG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 16,307 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 15,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 12,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,405 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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W838 WGG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W838 WGG, 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 W838 WGG registered?

W838 WGG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W838 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 WGG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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