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W637 VGP

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,533 mi
Last recorded37,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 37,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,697 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,697 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,693 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,203 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2010 30,089 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,134 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 15,130 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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W637 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W637 VGP, 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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W637 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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