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W98 PHO

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,065 mi
Last recorded18,065 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 PHO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 18,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 17,843 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 17,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,652 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 13,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,880 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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W98 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W98 PHO, 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 W98 PHO registered?

W98 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W98 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 PHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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