Yamaha FZS600

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

Y231 VMWMOT history

Y231 VMW is a gold petrol Yamaha FZS600 first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,365 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 VMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
FZS600
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 VMW was last recorded at 47,365 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,365 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,365 miles
  • 2024 – 45,837 miles
  • 2023 – 44,843 miles
  • 2022 – 43,301 miles
  • 2021 – 40,764 miles
  • 2020 – 38,414 miles
  • 2019 – 36,655 miles
  • 2018 – 33,259 miles
  • 2016 – 27,729 miles
  • 2015 – 27,719 miles
  • 2014 – 27,592 miles
  • 2013 – 27,037 miles
  • 2012 – 26,615 miles
  • 2011 – 26,002 miles
  • 2009 – 25,662 miles
  • 2008 – 23,591 miles
  • 2007 – 21,868 miles
  • 2006 – 21,023 miles
  • 2005 – 12,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,365 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rear shock bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    831380415069
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rear shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail47,365 miles (+1,528)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    129228786168
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rear shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass45,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    586453115149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,837 miles (+994)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    833026829490
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    424611669188
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail44,843 miles (+1,542)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    192402059622
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,301 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    543128553901
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    229675913576
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail40,764 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    563463429442
    • DangerousWheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass38,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    460732959023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,414 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    140761671636
    • DangerousRear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,655 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    242014185694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  13. Pass33,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    796566744602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,259 miles (+5,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    855125401492
    • Repaired at testFront Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass27,729 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    880053091262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,719 miles (+127)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    479866815235
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteRear brake early signs of binding.
    • NoteFront brake slightly spongy

  17. Pass27,592 miles (+555)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    295039894470
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteFront brake slightly spongy

  18. Pass27,037 miles (+422)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    817871213240
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteFront brake slightly spongy

  19. Pass26,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    668480882099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,615 miles (+613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    219260482073
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  21. Pass26,002 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    527328801110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,662 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    511157899000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,658 miles (+2,067)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    892262399048
    • FailureNearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  24. Pass23,591 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,591 miles
    Test number
    180695488403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,868 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    654948687007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,023 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,023 miles
    Test number
    320550396289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,854 miles (+8,722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    851263386202
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  28. Pass12,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,132 miles
    Test number
    893378175203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 VMW

Does Y231 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 VMW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y231 VMW?
The MOT on Y231 VMW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 VMW done?
Y231 VMW was recorded at 47,365 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has Y231 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 VMW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y231 VMW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 VMW find?
Y231 VMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement; shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rear shock bush.

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