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W601 RCG

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,240 mi
Last recorded30,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

l/h front foot rest hanger fouling swingingarm

Fail 22 Jul 2014 23,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

l/h front foot rest hanger fouling swingingarm

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

drive chain rusty

fork seal may need replacing

frtont brake pads approx 2-3mm

rear brake pads approx 2mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,031 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,296 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,996 miles

steering damper bracket has a slight crack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 14,996 miles

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

steering damper bracket has a slight crack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,871 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 12,357 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,055 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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W601 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W601 RCG, 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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W601 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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