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X479 VDY

2000 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,289 mi
Last recorded16,289 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha R618,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 VDY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 16,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Gear change rubber worn

Pass 28 Mar 2024 13,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 11,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

riders seat slightly loose

Fail 26 Apr 2021 11,661 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

riders seat slightly loose

Fail 24 Apr 2021 11,660 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad retaining pin, securing clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 38,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,581 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,581 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Clamp loose (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 23,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 26,113 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 25,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,484 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,529 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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X479 VDY is a 2000 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X479 VDY, 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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X479 VDY is a 2000 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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