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R6 YMT

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,878 mi
Last recorded25,878 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YMT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 25,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,871 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 25,871 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 24,373 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 25 Jan 2019 23,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,451 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 23,451 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,906 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,577 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 18,815 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 May 2009 17,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,263 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 13,132 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 13,132 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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 YMT is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R6 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

R6 YMT is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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