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W469 SMR

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,346 mi
Last recorded30,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,156 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 26,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Brake Switch Not Working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Lever Notchy

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Clutch cable excessively stiff.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 16,248 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,909 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 15,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 11,604 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,341 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front tyre worn abit uneven on edges,and worn to 2mm in places.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 10,341 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre worn abit uneven on edges,and worn to 2mm in places.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,220 miles

front offside indicator slightly loose.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 9,220 miles

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

front offside indicator slightly loose.

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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W469 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc 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 W469 SMR, 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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W469 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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