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W599 WNS

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,685 mi
Last recorded24,685 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 WNS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 24,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,948 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 21,948 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,337 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 17,337 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,432 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 15,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 14,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 13,990 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,035 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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W599 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W599 WNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W599 WNS registered?

W599 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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