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R6 VGN

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

11,377 mi
Last recorded11,377 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 VGN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 11,175 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2020 11,162 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear number plate lamp does not work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 10,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,609 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 9,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,490 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Aug 2016 8,490 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,904 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,186 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2014 7,186 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2014 7,184 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front pads very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 6,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 6,225 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 6,223 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,482 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Oct 2008 5,482 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,251 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,032 miles

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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 VGN is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R6 VGN, 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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R6 VGN is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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