MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front trye worn on edges
rear tyre worn on edges
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front trye worn on edges
rear tyre worn on edges
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
rear damping alittle soft.
slight movement in rear linkage assemble.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear damping alittle soft.
slight movement in rear linkage assemble.
How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?
Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YBM, 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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W497 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 June 2000.
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