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W226 WGE

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,322 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 22,322 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,005 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 22,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,577 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,538 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 19,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,355 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,232 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 19,145 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,145 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,866 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 18,866 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 18,468 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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W226 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W226 WGE, 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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W226 WGE is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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