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W401 AAV

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,732 mi
Last recorded35,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 AAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,560 miles

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

indicators flash slightly fast

Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,560 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

indicators flash slightly fast

Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,514 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,514 miles

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 7 May 2013 4,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,620 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,531 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 26,790 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,225 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,914 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,590 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W401 AAV is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W401 AAV, 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 W401 AAV registered?

W401 AAV is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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