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W396 SYB

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,544 mi
Last recorded5,544 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 SYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 5,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 5,367 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 5,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 4,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 4,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 4,357 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,037 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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W396 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W396 SYB, 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 W396 SYB registered?

W396 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W396 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W396 SYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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