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W167 EGC

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 EGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 49,868 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bars slightly bent close to tank on full lock

Nearside Front one out of two front indicators working 50%

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,580 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 May 2015 48,579 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake fluid res pot pipe bent.

right hand switch gear control moving on handle bar.

Pass 7 May 2014 46,104 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight binding of front brake

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 41,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 41,868 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,474 miles

drive chain a little loose.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 37,098 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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W167 EGC 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 60%.

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 W167 EGC, 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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W167 EGC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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