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V398 HEC

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,732 mi
Last recorded45,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 HEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,715 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 14 May 2013 43,523 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,438 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 40,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,091 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

bolt missing from front sprocket casing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,914 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,907 miles

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

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

throttle slightly sticking

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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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V398 HEC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V398 HEC, 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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V398 HEC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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