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W118 DHK

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 DHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 38,022 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2025 37,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,671 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pointed screeen fixings oresent a hazard to other road users.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,040 miles

front shockabsorber has slight leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 29,032 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front shockabsorber has slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 28,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 11,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,777 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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W118 DHK is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W118 DHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W118 DHK registered?

W118 DHK is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W118 DHK safe to buy?

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