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W489 HWL

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,264 mi
Last recorded9,264 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 9,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,273 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,273 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 694 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W489 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

W489 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 August 2000.

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