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W398 ULY

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,922 mi
Last recorded16,922 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 ULY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 16,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,750 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 16,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,254 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2019 13,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 12,795 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 12,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,077 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 12,077 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 9,869 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 6,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,101 miles

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

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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W398 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 W398 ULY, 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 W398 ULY registered?

W398 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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