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W331 PCV

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,858 mi
Last recorded8,858 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 PCV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 8,858 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 8,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 8,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,477 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 8,198 miles

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,063 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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
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W331 PCV is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W331 PCV, 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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What year was W331 PCV registered?

W331 PCV is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W331 PCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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