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W496 VHR

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,205 mi
Last recorded44,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,703 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 42,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,549 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2011 15,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,038 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 13,988 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 10,507 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 10,507 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 8,008 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 VHR 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 76.9%.

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 W496 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

W496 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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