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X198 BAW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,998 mi
Last recorded41,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 BAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,831 miles

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

Front Direction indicator insecure Both slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Slight brake lever travel

chain guard and rear hugger slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,815 miles

Offside Front Lower slight crack in front fender

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 39,815 miles

Offside Front Lower slight crack in front fender

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,829 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 37,829 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,815 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 27,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,262 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 15,108 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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X198 BAW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X198 BAW, 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 X198 BAW registered?

X198 BAW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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