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W493 MWB

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,703 mi
Last recorded29,703 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,703 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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 8 Oct 2020 28,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 28,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,701 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,088 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 19,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006
Pass 27 May 2005 17,755 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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W493 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W493 MWB, 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 W493 MWB registered?

W493 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W493 MWB safe to buy?

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