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J20 NYF

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,634 mi
Last recorded22,634 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 NYF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 22,634 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Structure damage behind rear exhaust pipe to the frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 22,459 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 22,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,236 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 22,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened swingarm has large hole in structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,705 miles

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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2009 16,675 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2009 16,675 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,039 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 6,314 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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J20 NYF is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 18,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 NYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J20 NYF is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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