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W246 XVE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 XVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,251 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated chaffing on mudguard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,846 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 39,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 May 2012 31,849 miles

2.5mm Avon 120/60ZR/17.

5mm. Avon. 160/60ZR/17.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 28,766 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,582 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 23,182 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,791 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 16,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2006 12,585 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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W246 XVE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W246 XVE, 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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What year was W246 XVE registered?

W246 XVE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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