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W472 VGP

2000 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,925 mi
Last recorded34,925 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,925 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

R/hand rider footrest shortened but functions

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 34,913 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rider footrest shortened

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,045 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose broken but functional (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,494 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,123 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Number plate undersize

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 4,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Throttle return slow.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 4,005 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Throttle return slow.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,474 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,461 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

clock light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 18,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,968 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 15,954 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 8,358 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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W472 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W472 VGP, 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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W472 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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