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W979 YAL

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,475 mi
Last recorded29,475 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 YAL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 29,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,042 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,185 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,185 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,429 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,707 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 15,707 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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 YAL is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W979 YAL, 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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What year was W979 YAL registered?

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

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