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X478 VDY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,771 mi
Last recorded8,771 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 VDY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 8,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 8,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 8,018 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 6,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 3,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 1,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 1,668 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 31 May 2012 1,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight bind front brake

Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 1,653 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 1,568 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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X478 VDY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X478 VDY, 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 X478 VDY registered?

X478 VDY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X478 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 VDY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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