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W947 MKU

2000 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,581 mi
Last recorded30,581 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 MKU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 30,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,997 miles

Exhaust alittle noisy.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 29,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust alittle noisy.

Wear in nearside footrest.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,066 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 20,759 miles

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

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 20,759 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,571 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 15,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,598 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,198 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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W947 MKU is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W947 MKU, 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 W947 MKU registered?

W947 MKU is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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