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W497 RHR

2000 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,915 mi
Last recorded18,915 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 RHR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 18,915 miles

nearside foot rest peice missing

Fail 6 May 2009 18,915 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

nearside foot rest peice missing

Pass 9 May 2008 15,734 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 May 2008 15,548 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2007 14,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,911 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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W497 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W497 RHR, 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 W497 RHR registered?

W497 RHR is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W497 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 RHR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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