MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Lower arm rear link bearing. (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear brake fluid low.
Rear brake pads wearing.
Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.E1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?
Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W197 ACY, 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 W197 ACY registered?
W197 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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