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W427 JOW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 JOW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,193 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,189 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,185 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,014 miles

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

slightly spongy front brake

Fail 20 Jul 2013 29,014 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

slightly spongy front brake

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,468 miles

slight leak at exhaust flange

Fail 14 Jan 2012 28,468 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 27,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight brake bind on front wheel, not shown on R.B.T.

Pass 20 May 2011 27,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight brake bind on front wheel, not shown on R.B.T.

Pass 17 May 2010 25,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,124 miles

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

chain has slight tight spot

Fail 21 May 2008 20,106 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,064 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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W427 JOW 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 62.5%.

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 W427 JOW, 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 W427 JOW registered?

W427 JOW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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