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W278 PRF

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,502 mi
Last recorded31,502 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 PRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,806 miles

tubles valve perishing rear

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,115 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,265 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 20,083 miles

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

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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W278 PRF is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W278 PRF, 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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W278 PRF is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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