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W103 KBE

2000 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,449 mi
Last recorded27,449 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 KBE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,174 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Split link fitted to chain, Advise soft/rivet link to be fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 25,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Split link fitted to chain, Advise soft/rivet link to be fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,850 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 24,850 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 22 May 2018 24,465 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 24,465 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Direction of rotation. (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 24,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 22,930 miles

some wear on chain front tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2015 21,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,170 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,208 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,462 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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W103 KBE is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W103 KBE, 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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W103 KBE is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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