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W529 XEE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,737 mi
Last recorded44,737 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 XEE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,737 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 44,737 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,100 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 44,100 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Traps left hand against the tank (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,679 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

side stand cut out switch inop

Fail 26 Nov 2019 43,679 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

side stand cut out switch inop

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Side stand bolt excessively worn

oil on rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,059 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 43,059 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,117 miles

rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,448 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,636 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 18,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,798 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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W529 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W529 XEE, 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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W529 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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