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W296 YBM

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,292 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2013 52,312 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 49,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 44,247 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,611 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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W296 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W296 YBM, 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 W296 YBM registered?

W296 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W296 YBM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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