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W566 VLO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 VLO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 83,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 78,856 miles

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,771 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,674 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,161 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

crack in rear number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,936 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,275 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 52,733 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 52,733 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 49,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,110 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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W566 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W566 VLO, 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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W566 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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