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W148 SES

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,745 mi
Last recorded25,745 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 SES
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,745 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 24,773 miles

Exhaust noisy blackwidow exhast fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,319 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 24,319 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,771 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 21,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 20,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,705 miles

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

crack on o/s front footpeg but peg is still secure and has no movement.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,054 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 8,709 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,612 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 7,612 miles

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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W148 SES is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 18,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W148 SES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W148 SES is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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