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W378 ULP

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,786 mi
Last recorded31,786 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 ULP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,100 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 30,100 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,597 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 29,597 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,578 miles

Chain is slightly too tight at the tight spot.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders r/h footrest is slightly loose.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle return is slightly sticking on the L/H lock.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,578 miles

Chain is slightly too tight at the tight spot.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders r/h footrest is slightly loose.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle return is slightly sticking on the L/H lock.

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 21,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 20,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 20,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 16,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,134 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 13,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2007 11,598 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 May 2007 11,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 7,103 miles

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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W378 ULP is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W378 ULP, 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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W378 ULP is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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