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W896 HVV

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,058 mi
Last recorded45,058 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 HVV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 45,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 38,585 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Illuminating surfaces closer than 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,548 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom mono shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

bolt missing from rear exhaust pipe mount

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,656 miles

Front fork dust seal covers deteriorated.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,648 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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 too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 33,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,780 miles

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

light switch missing control

Fail 7 May 2014 32,780 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

light switch missing control

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,066 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 28,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 18,101 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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W896 HVV is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W896 HVV, 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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W896 HVV is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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