MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?
Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.
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W498 AKM 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 57.1%.
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 W498 AKM, 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 W498 AKM registered?
W498 AKM is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 May 2000.
Is W498 AKM safe to buy?
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