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W497 YBM

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,642 mi
Last recorded26,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YBM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,642 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 25,868 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,861 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,317 miles

rear damping alittle soft.

slight movement in rear linkage assemble.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,314 miles

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.

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 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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What year was W497 YBM registered?

W497 YBM is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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