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W496 BEO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 BEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 14 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 14 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside N/S Footrest slightly loose but still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2020 10 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,037 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,037 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,275 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 31,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 27,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 27,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,477 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,214 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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W496 BEO 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 86.7%.

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 W496 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.

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What year was W496 BEO registered?

W496 BEO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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