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W909 YKP

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,774 mi
Last recorded47,774 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 YKP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,116 miles

Fork yoke insecure TOP NUT (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 46,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 42,818 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,474 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 35,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,281 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 35,280 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,829 miles

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

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

L.E.D INDICATORS INCORPERATED IN TAIL LAMP

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,829 miles

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

L.E.D INDICATORS INCORPERATED IN TAIL LAMP

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

drive chain corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,804 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,132 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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W909 YKP is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W909 YKP, 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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W909 YKP is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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