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W449 VHB

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 VHB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 36,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 30,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease from failed damper seal (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,997 miles

tachometer and temp. guage lights not working.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,960 miles

n/s handlebar slightly bent.

tachometer and temperature lights not working.

Pass 7 May 2008 11,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 9,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2006 9,000 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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W449 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W449 VHB, 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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W449 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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