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W437 DCS

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,005 mi
Last recorded35,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 DCS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 14,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 8,453 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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W437 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W437 DCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W437 DCS registered?

W437 DCS is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W437 DCS safe to buy?

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