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W397 RHR

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,908 mi
Last recorded20,908 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 17,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 5,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,914 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 4,895 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,477 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 4,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 4,191 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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W397 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 W397 RHR, 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 W397 RHR registered?

W397 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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