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W546 RSX

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,991 mi
Last recorded51,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 RSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 51,991 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,038 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear swing arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 41,987 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear swing arm corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,154 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 39,138 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,162 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,162 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,607 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 21,593 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 20,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,688 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 19,116 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,737 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,113 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,113 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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W546 RSX is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W546 RSX, 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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W546 RSX is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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