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X472 NVW

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 NVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 35,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 34,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,337 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 34,337 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 33,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,344 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 32,344 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,904 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 11 Sep 2017 29,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,324 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

unable to test front wheel bearings fully due to binding front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 17,802 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,636 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 15,597 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,847 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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X472 NVW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X472 NVW, 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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X472 NVW is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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