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W998 MWG

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 MWG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 32,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 26,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 23,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 20,792 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 20,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 13,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,160 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 11,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,119 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 10,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,699 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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W998 MWG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W998 MWG, 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 W998 MWG registered?

W998 MWG is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W998 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 MWG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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