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W874 DAB

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,522 mi
Last recorded15,522 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 DAB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 15,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 15,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 15,511 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 15,179 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,077 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 15,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,752 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 13,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front brake slightly binding

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Suspect rear disc starting to crack

Fail 22 Nov 2014 12,417 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front brake slightly binding

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Suspect rear disc starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2013 9,296 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2013 9,295 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 7,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 4,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 3,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 2,088 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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W874 DAB is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W874 DAB, 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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W874 DAB is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 August 2000.

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