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W979 KFE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,944 mi
Last recorded11,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 KFE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 11,944 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 11,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 11,770 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,537 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 11,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,435 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,812 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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W979 KFE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W979 KFE, 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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W979 KFE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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