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V499 ECG

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 ECG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 32,485 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 19,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,930 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 12,930 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,453 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 5,453 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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V499 ECG is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V499 ECG, 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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V499 ECG is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V499 ECG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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