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R60 ESB

2000 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,552 mi
Last recorded36,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf R618,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 ESB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,552 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim The offside of the wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 36,507 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,311 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 36,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,087 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

rear panel loose

Fail 28 Jun 2019 36,087 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

rear panel loose

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,165 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,164 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,263 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,102 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 16,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,369 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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R60 ESB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 18,874 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R60 ESB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R60 ESB is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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