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W454 SMW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,466 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 25,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 23,379 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,254 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 23,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,348 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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W454 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W454 SMW, 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 W454 SMW registered?

W454 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W454 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W454 SMW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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