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W38 YPP

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,874 mi
Last recorded47,874 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 YPP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,935 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,931 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 39,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Speedo not working - Cable Snapped

Pass 5 Oct 2019 39,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 37,671 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,508 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,508 miles

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)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,067 miles

front brake binding

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,053 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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W38 YPP is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W38 YPP, 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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W38 YPP is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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