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W56 VDG

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,102 mi
Last recorded43,102 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 VDG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 40,770 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 40,665 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators come on when off side are used (4.4.3 (b))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

chain guard loose (bolt missing)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,183 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 39,183 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,016 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 37,016 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure Fluid reservoir (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,006 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,006 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 34,527 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 34,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,693 miles

indicator tale tell not very bright

Pass 31 May 2012 31,922 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 31,922 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,384 miles

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

rear undertray insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,516 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,554 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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W56 VDG is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W56 VDG, 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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W56 VDG is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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