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W171 BRN

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 BRN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,461 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,456 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 40,108 miles

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,322 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside handlebar switch assembly loose (PRS)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,322 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside handlebar switch assembly loose (PRS)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,843 miles

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

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

headlamps taped for correct beam image

rear shock absorber upper bush has slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

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

headlamps taped for correct beam image

rear shock absorber upper bush has slight play

Pass 6 May 2014 22,498 miles

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

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

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

headlamps taped for correct beam image

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,125 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 16,125 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

one front side light not working

Pass 5 May 2011 14,091 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,107 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 8,107 miles

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

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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W171 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W171 BRN, 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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W171 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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