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V971 TJO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 TJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2018 26,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid CALIPER (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid CALIPER (3.2.B4)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 26,887 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,070 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,000 miles

Dipped beam quite dim

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,343 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,605 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,834 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,936 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 12,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,868 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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V971 TJO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V971 TJO, 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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V971 TJO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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