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W618 SES

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,335 mi
Last recorded37,335 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 SES
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,335 miles

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

Front tyre has an uneven wear pattern

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre begining to squaring off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,097 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar hits fairing on right lock

Fail 14 Sep 2024 36,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar hits fairing on right lock

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,630 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 33,437 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,921 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 30,194 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,724 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,590 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,590 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,605 miles

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

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

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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W618 SES is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W618 SES, 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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W618 SES is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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