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W481 BVW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,687 mi
Last recorded24,687 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 24,687 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 24,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 22,218 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1 mm legal limit centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 19,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 19,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork fluid leaking onto brake hose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm bald areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 15,733 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 15,730 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 15,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,431 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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W481 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W481 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 BVW registered?

W481 BVW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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