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W961 BCE

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,556 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,203 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 33,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,090 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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W961 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W961 BCE, 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 W961 BCE registered?

W961 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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