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W997 VGX

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 VGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 44,062 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

euro headlamp masked at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 43,216 miles

Front Motorcycle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced instrument cluster insecurley mounted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fitted down the number plate not lighting top (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,769 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 42,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,053 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 42,037 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,720 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 40,700 miles

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

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,372 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 3,935 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high no pattern (1.6)

Front forks pitted

Front tyre wear

Nearside handlebar grip

aftermarket levers fitted/handlebars

bodywork condition

fuel tank seal condition

gearchange lever condition

Pass 11 May 2016 38,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,322 miles

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,691 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 26,228 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,715 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2008 20,713 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,562 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 3,244 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W997 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W997 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.

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What year was W997 VGX registered?

W997 VGX is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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