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W871 YGS

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,591 mi
Last recorded31,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 YGS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,591 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 31,591 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 29,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 29,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,511 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)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,342 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 15,340 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,033 miles

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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W871 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W871 YGS, 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 W871 YGS registered?

W871 YGS is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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