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W557 VGY

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 23,972 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,764 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 19,164 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W557 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W557 VGY, 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 W557 VGY registered?

W557 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W557 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 VGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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