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W297 UJH

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 UJH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 64,267 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticky (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension excessively siezed unable to determine which component (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear footrests siezed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,447 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,058 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,023 miles

Footrest missing Both Pillion Siezed (Unoperable) (6.2.12 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,750 miles

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

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,213 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,188 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,744 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 34,728 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,685 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,008 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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W297 UJH is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W297 UJH, 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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W297 UJH is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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