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W961 YTU

2000 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,290 mi
Last recorded50,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 YTU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,290 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,533 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,355 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 40,355 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,950 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,511 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 28,805 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,143 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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W961 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W961 YTU, 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 W961 YTU registered?

W961 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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