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W268 KNH

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,840 mi
Last recorded43,840 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 KNH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 43,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 42,839 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing No rear reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No Number plate light fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Handlebars fouling fuel tank on full left lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Nearside rear indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,385 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit valve has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 30 May 2017 38,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged "Age Related Cracking" (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,920 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 37,873 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 36,927 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 34,756 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 34,756 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 30,402 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 25,809 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W268 KNH is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W268 KNH, 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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W268 KNH is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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