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W648 AJB

2000 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

29,936 mi
Last recorded29,936 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 AJB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,936 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 29,294 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 29,294 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated due to front fork seal leak (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 28,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive worn and tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively aluminium deteriating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,508 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside footrest shortened

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain tight spots

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,281 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Forks slightly corroded fork stanchions corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside footpeg shortened

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 28,273 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,098 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest shortened

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2020 28,098 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar grip deteriorated

Nearside Front Footrest shortened

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,980 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing Chain guide (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside footpeg damaged

Offside grip damaged

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 27,980 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard lightly rubbing Chain guide (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside footpeg damaged

Offside grip damaged

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,306 miles

Off Side Grip worn

Clutch has excessive freeplay

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Off Side Fork Dust seal damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2015 27,306 miles

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

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Clutch has excessive freeplay

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Off Side Fork Dust seal damaged

Off Side Grip worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 23,935 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,190 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,959 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,844 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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W648 AJB is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W648 AJB, 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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W648 AJB is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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