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R666 SWC

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 SWC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,000 miles

Central Front Upper slight earth fault on lights all working but with slight flicker

Central Rear Lower slight play in wheel bearing not excessive

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to wear mark (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 35,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 31,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,187 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 24,187 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 21,938 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,433 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 21,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,969 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 20,212 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 20,212 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,646 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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R666 SWC is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 R666 SWC, 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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R666 SWC is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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