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W238 XDL

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,323 mi
Last recorded55,323 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 XDL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 55,323 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,269 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 51,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 51,551 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,063 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,654 miles

Offside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,592 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,451 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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W238 XDL is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,144 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W238 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W238 XDL registered?

W238 XDL is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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