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W623 XEE

2000 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,747 mi
Last recorded38,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 XEE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and n/s rear indicators. (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front dip beam not working.

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering some fairing components loose. (2.1.4 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 38,742 miles

Stop lamp not working when foot brake applied rear brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and n/s rear indicators. (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front dip beam not working.

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering some fairing components loose. (2.1.4 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 37,861 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (b))

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both rear, possible bad earth. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected can not be operated smoothly. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed handle bar bent. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate lamp missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,153 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 33,153 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,551 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 25,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 20,445 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,554 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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W623 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W623 XEE, 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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W623 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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