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W499 DAX

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 DAX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 37,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,234 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 33,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear wheel hugger insecure - two of three fixings missing.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,666 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 30,666 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected rear disc rubbing caliper bracket (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,660 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,987 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,987 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,074 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,734 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 12,734 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,938 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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W499 DAX is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W499 DAX, 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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W499 DAX is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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