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W262 CEB

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 CEB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,053 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 34,052 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 32,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 32,716 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,225 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 31,225 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 30,380 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

offside fairing broken

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 25,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 24,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

o/s/f bar end missing

Pass 3 Jun 2005 11,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 11,224 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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W262 CEB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W262 CEB, 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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W262 CEB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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