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V638 KVY

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,546 mi
Last recorded41,546 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 KVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 39,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 37,570 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 37,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 36,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 36,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 34,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,803 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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V638 KVY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V638 KVY, 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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V638 KVY is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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