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W489 FOW

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,706 mi
Last recorded19,706 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 FOW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 19,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 19,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 18,889 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 18,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 16,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,486 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 9,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 6,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,723 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 6,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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W489 FOW 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 W489 FOW, 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 W489 FOW registered?

W489 FOW is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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