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W62 RHR

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,054 mi
Last recorded34,054 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 RHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 34,054 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 34,049 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,286 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 29,270 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear reaction bracket split pin missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,274 miles

Rear poor fitment

headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2015 21,274 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake unable to check hub assembly (3.3.A1a)

Rear poor fitment

headlight poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 19,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,254 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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W62 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W62 RHR, 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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W62 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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