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W479 VMA

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VMA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,407 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 35,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 28,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,108 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,615 miles

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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W479 VMA is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W479 VMA, 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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W479 VMA is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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