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W621 VAW

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,001 mi
Last recorded36,001 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pass switch not working

Fail 12 May 2023 35,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pass switch not working

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,014 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,730 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 34,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,260 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

front and rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,328 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 24,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,606 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,606 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2008 20,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 19,092 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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W621 VAW 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W621 VAW, 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 W621 VAW registered?

W621 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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