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X685 VPU

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,586 mi
Last recorded55,586 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 VPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,586 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,715 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear suspension (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 49,672 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose split pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose locknut missing (3.1.2b)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking speedo cable guide insecure (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear suspension (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,702 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,702 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,572 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

some corrosion on front pipe gland

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,875 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake pad metal backings corroded

Front brake rubbing slightly

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake pad metal backings corroded

Front brake rubbing slightly

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake rubbing slightly

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,843 miles

FRONT TYRE FETHERING WILL SOON NEED REPLACING REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM WEAR LIMIT HEADLAMP FLASH NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 30,407 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 25,435 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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X685 VPU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X685 VPU, 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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X685 VPU is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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