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W588 MWB

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,883 mi
Last recorded14,883 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 14,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 14,883 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 12,160 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 11,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,654 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,603 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 10,603 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,366 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 10,366 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 9,993 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 9,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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W588 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,203 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W588 MWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W588 MWB registered?

W588 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W588 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 MWB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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