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W38 VEF

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,829 mi
Last recorded22,829 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 VEF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 22,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 22,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 22,179 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 20,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 20,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear slight bind on rear brake

Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,340 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,144 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 20,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,509 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,497 miles

rear number plate has a crack

Pass 17 May 2008 4,631 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 4,631 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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W38 VEF 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 81.8%.

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 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 W38 VEF, 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 W38 VEF registered?

W38 VEF is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W38 VEF safe to buy?

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