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W558 VLO

2000 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 VLO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 25,425 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear light only operating at 50%.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 22,781 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside pilot bulb not working.

offside tail light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,025 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

left front side light bulb does not work

rear right light does not work

Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,025 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

left front side light bulb does not work

rear right light does not work

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,214 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 16,214 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 15,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,512 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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W558 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W558 VLO, 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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W558 VLO is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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