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2000 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 RGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 23,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 22,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 22,580 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 22,276 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 21,179 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,020 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 19,020 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 19,003 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 18,310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 18,310 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

possibly incorrect chain fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,310 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

possibly incorrect chain fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,278 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))

Fail 21 Jun 2012 18,270 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 19,038 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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X144 RGB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X144 RGB, 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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X144 RGB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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