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W63 VAW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 45,469 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,468 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 43,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 43,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,462 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 40,462 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Right hand handlebar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,728 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 35,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,003 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 30,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,113 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 18,823 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 18,522 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 18,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 17,625 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 17,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 17,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 13,586 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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W63 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W63 VAW, 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 W63 VAW registered?

W63 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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