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W653 XUR

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,340 mi
Last recorded28,340 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 XUR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 28,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 27,521 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 27,521 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 25,277 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 25,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,859 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 18,859 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,859 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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W653 XUR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W653 XUR, 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 W653 XUR registered?

W653 XUR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W653 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W653 XUR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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