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W908 YGJ

2000 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,917 mi
Last recorded35,917 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 YGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,917 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear frame cut behind driver seat no pillion seat fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 35,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear frame cut behind driver seat no pillion seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,408 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,377 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,379 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,630 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,630 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no rear seat and foot rests fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,003 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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W908 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W908 YGJ, 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 W908 YGJ registered?

W908 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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