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W982 AKP

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,422 mi
Last recorded30,422 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 AKP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 30,422 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 30,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 29,924 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

throttle slightly sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,615 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 7,179 miles

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

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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W982 AKP is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 W982 AKP, 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 W982 AKP registered?

W982 AKP is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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