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W979 VNY

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,514 mi
Last recorded38,514 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 VNY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,470 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 24,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,530 miles

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

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

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 VNY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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