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W197 ACY

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,833 mi
Last recorded36,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ACY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,833 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 36,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,311 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,311 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2017 32,310 miles

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.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 31,044 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,592 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 27,592 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,573 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,511 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2010 21,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 21,796 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 19,504 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 15,300 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,995 miles

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.

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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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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W197 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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