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W948 EGH

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 EGH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,961 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,845 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,108 miles

1 rear light not working

Fail 28 Apr 2012 33,108 miles

1 rear light not working

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,762 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

advise replacement number plate

nearside footrest loose

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,949 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

nearside footrest loose

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

exhaust bolts foul rear swing arm

Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,567 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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W948 EGH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W948 EGH, 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 W948 EGH registered?

W948 EGH is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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