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W488 BEO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,028 mi
Last recorded23,028 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 BEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 23,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 22,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 22,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 21,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 19,591 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,425 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 16,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 15,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,569 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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W488 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W488 BEO, 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 W488 BEO registered?

W488 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W488 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 BEO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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