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W971 PRF

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,640 mi
Last recorded38,640 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 PRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,640 miles

Oil leak

Oil spraying onto the rear tyre!

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,323 miles

rear indicaters poor condition

rear tyre on tread limit in centre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,323 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

rear indicaters poor condition

rear tyre on tread limit in centre

small number

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,899 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,170 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 25,150 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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W971 PRF is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W971 PRF, 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 W971 PRF registered?

W971 PRF is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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