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W308 AER

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,992 mi
Last recorded23,992 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 AER
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 23,992 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested fractured rear disc (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 23,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 23,029 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 23,010 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 22,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,587 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 22,587 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,118 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 16,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,833 miles

slight movement detected in swing arm

Fail 25 Aug 2009 9,818 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight movement detected in swing arm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 8,539 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,239 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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W308 AER is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W308 AER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W308 AER registered?

W308 AER is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W308 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 AER shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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