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W179 UPY

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 UPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 19,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 19,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 19,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,637 miles

Front tyre old.Exhaust bracket loose

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,357 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,792 miles

front tyre nipped on compression not showing cords or ply

Fail 11 Feb 2009 14,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre nipped on compression not showing cords or ply

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,238 miles

dink in front wheel

front & rear tyres out of shape

r/h pilot light out

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,889 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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W179 UPY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W179 UPY, 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 W179 UPY registered?

W179 UPY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W179 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 UPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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