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W853 VGK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,633 mi
Last recorded25,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 VGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 25,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 22,673 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 22,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,153 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 55,153 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,556 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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W853 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W853 VGK, 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 W853 VGK registered?

W853 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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