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W172 VMV

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,789 mi
Last recorded32,789 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 VMV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 32,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 32,789 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2013 23,666 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,666 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 17,756 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 17,711 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 16,049 miles

back light/under tray slighty loose

Pass 29 May 2010 15,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 12,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 12,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,265 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 12,265 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,552 miles

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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W172 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W172 VMV, 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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What year was W172 VMV registered?

W172 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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