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W531 HWL

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,479 mi
Last recorded28,479 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 28,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 28,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 28,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 26,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 26,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 25,235 miles

Number plate light not illuminating

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,275 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 15,233 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate may not be legal

Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate may not be legal

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,790 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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W531 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W531 HWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 HWL registered?

W531 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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