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W995 VGX

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,702 mi
Last recorded40,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 VGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,702 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive lots of tight links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,677 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,449 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 35,439 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2014 34,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,766 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,766 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,923 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 27,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,551 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W995 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W995 VGX, 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 W995 VGX registered?

W995 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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