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W242 ODE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 ODE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 28,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,453 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,451 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,719 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 26,687 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 25,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 12,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,148 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2006 11,119 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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W242 ODE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W242 ODE, 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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W242 ODE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 12 August 2000.

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