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W229 OYJ

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,992 mi
Last recorded16,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 OYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 16,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 16,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,247 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 24,247 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly offside switchgear loose (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,383 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,714 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 21,244 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,244 miles

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

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

rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,757 miles

slight bind on front brake ,bike dose not tick over properly

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,950 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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W229 OYJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W229 OYJ, 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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W229 OYJ is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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