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R6 BUO

2000 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 BUO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 41,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 7 Aug 2010 17,937 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,683 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 10,165 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R6 BUO is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R6 BUO, 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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What year was R6 BUO registered?

R6 BUO is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is R6 BUO safe to buy?

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