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W598 VGY

2000 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,181 mi
Last recorded31,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf19,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 31,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 23,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 22,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 21,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 21,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 18,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,182 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 12,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,017 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 11,218 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,546 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 10,546 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W598 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W598 VGY, 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 W598 VGY registered?

W598 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W598 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 VGY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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