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W437 BEC

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 BEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 40,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Click sound noted in movement of rear suspension, no obvious play in any component. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 40,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,534 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 37,522 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,454 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,447 miles

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,260 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,990 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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W437 BEC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W437 BEC, 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 W437 BEC registered?

W437 BEC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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