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W538 YKK

2000 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 YKK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 33,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

lower rear engine bolt missing

Pass 6 May 2016 31,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 31,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,261 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,217 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 28,217 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,539 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 12,909 miles

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

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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W538 YKK is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W538 YKK, 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 W538 YKK registered?

W538 YKK is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 May 2000.

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