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W173 BCE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,163 mi
Last recorded17,163 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,163 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 17,163 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,219 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,200 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,912 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,905 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,878 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 16,890 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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W173 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W173 BCE, 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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W173 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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