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W462 DGE

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,208 mi
Last recorded19,208 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 DGE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 19,208 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain slider loose

Pass 9 May 2023 18,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 18,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 10,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 8,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,905 miles

front tyre varous cuts on tread but not to cords

Fail 25 Aug 2010 6,881 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front tyre varous cuts on tread but not to cords

Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,688 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 6,688 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,649 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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W462 DGE is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W462 DGE, 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 W462 DGE registered?

W462 DGE is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 August 2000.

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