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X966 GRE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,335 mi
Last recorded23,335 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 GRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 23,335 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,533 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 21,529 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,425 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,828 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 19,400 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 18,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 16,271 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 14,106 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,216 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,486 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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X966 GRE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X966 GRE, 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 X966 GRE registered?

X966 GRE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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