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W397 AFV

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,470 mi
Last recorded27,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 AFV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,269 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 27,252 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working both sides at rear (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 26,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,110 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,110 miles

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,347 miles

ALL INDICATORS FLASHING AT CLOSE TO 120 PER MIN.

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 22,158 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,178 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,868 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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W397 AFV is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W397 AFV, 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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W397 AFV is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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