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V540 TRP

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,205 mi
Last recorded89,205 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 TRP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,092 miles

headlight dip pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,714 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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V540 TRP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V540 TRP, 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 V540 TRP registered?

V540 TRP is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V540 TRP safe to buy?

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