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W329 PBB

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,379 mi
Last recorded38,379 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 PBB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,891 miles

Front Upper Fork yoke deformed but serviceable Holes drilled in yoke (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Fork yoke deformed but serviceable Holes drilled in yoke (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,726 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 35,726 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 35,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 35,310 miles

Registration plate insecure cracked (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,125 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,366 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,366 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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W329 PBB is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 18,514 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W329 PBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W329 PBB is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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