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W996 SVG

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,378 mi
Last recorded40,378 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 SVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 40,378 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 34,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 33,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 31,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 30,368 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 29,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Overall size small

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 24,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Overall size small

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 31 May 2008 19,155 miles

front tyre at legal limites

Pass 22 May 2007 16,612 miles

Front Tyre Tread Getting Low

Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,221 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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W996 SVG is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W996 SVG, 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 W996 SVG registered?

W996 SVG is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W996 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 SVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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