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W637 AJB

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 AJB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 49,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated POSS DUE TO FORK LEAKING (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 49,229 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 49,229 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy when pulled (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 49,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,834 miles

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

Front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 37,870 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,527 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,821 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,750 miles

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

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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W637 AJB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W637 AJB, 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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What year was W637 AJB registered?

W637 AJB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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