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W578 URD

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,242 mi
Last recorded35,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 URD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 35,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,448 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,357 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,272 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 34,272 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,560 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

fastener missing nearside front mudguard

nearside front brakehose clip missing

rev counter indicates fault code 8

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,560 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

fastener missing nearside front mudguard

nearside front brakehose clip missing

rev counter indicates fault code 8

Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 23,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,657 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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W578 URD is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W578 URD, 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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W578 URD is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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