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W799 YKO

2000 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,371 mi
Last recorded22,371 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf 600 R17,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 YKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,434 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 21,434 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 20,637 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 19,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 18,508 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre perished in tread

Pass 15 May 2014 18,508 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 May 2013 17,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,595 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 8,585 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 8,573 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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W799 YKO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 17,702 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W799 YKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W799 YKO registered?

W799 YKO is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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