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W945 VGK

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,316 mi
Last recorded57,316 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 VGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,316 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 56,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,514 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,448 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,444 miles

side stand spring weak

Fail 17 Aug 2018 53,442 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

side stand spring weak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,506 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,594 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,193 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,774 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,769 miles

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 19,922 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,922 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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W945 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W945 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W945 VGK registered?

W945 VGK is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W945 VGK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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