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W558 PHO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,103 mi
Last recorded27,103 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 PHO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 26,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,567 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 24,567 miles

Offside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,503 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,973 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,919 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,265 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

wiring loose under yoke

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,250 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 42,190 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 40,039 miles

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

suspect clutch

Pass 22 May 2012 39,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 19,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,289 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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W558 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W558 PHO, 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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W558 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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