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W388 EHR

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,330 mi
Last recorded33,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 EHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 33,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 33,270 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 33,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,110 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 29,110 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 29,046 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 29,046 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working not working immediately (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 27,951 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Nail in tyre woodscrew

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,575 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,575 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,118 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 19,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,860 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 17,860 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,315 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W388 EHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W388 EHR, 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 W388 EHR registered?

W388 EHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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