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W947 OSA

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,827 mi
Last recorded38,827 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 OSA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 38,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 38,730 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,224 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 38,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 36,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm average centre replace soon (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 May 2016 32,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm average centre replace soon (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,024 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,590 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,590 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,874 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,213 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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W947 OSA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W947 OSA, 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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W947 OSA is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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