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W221 MEC

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,834 mi
Last recorded24,834 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 MEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 24,834 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2025 21,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2024 15,268 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 15,268 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 13,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 13,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 11,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 11,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 11,395 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 10,142 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,008 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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W221 MEC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W221 MEC, 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 W221 MEC registered?

W221 MEC is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W221 MEC safe to buy?

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