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W686 EWL

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,425 mi
Last recorded28,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 EWL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,425 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 28,425 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)

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 23,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,799 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,516 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 17,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,828 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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W686 EWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W686 EWL, 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 W686 EWL registered?

W686 EWL is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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