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W279 XTU

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,677 mi
Last recorded28,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 XTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 28,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 27,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 26,211 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 24,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 24,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,532 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 18,011 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,706 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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W279 XTU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W279 XTU, 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 W279 XTU registered?

W279 XTU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W279 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 XTU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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