Yamaha Yzf R6 (2000)
2000 Yamaha Yzf R6
CarHunch analysed 1,524 real MOT records for the 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 YZF R6 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 82.3% first-time pass rate against 80%, and only 15.9% of bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring figure for a sport bike of this age. However, the median Carhunch score of 50 flags that these machines are sitting right at the middle of the reliability spectrum, so don't expect bulletproof dependability.
At an average mileage of 18,360 miles for a 24-year-old bike, these are typically well-used examples rather than garage queens, yet the 1.87 average failures per test and 5.8 advisories suggest maintenance costs are moderate rather than catastrophic. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine, brakes, and suspension wear—sport bikes of this vintage demand hands-on attention to stay safe.
What to check before buying a 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 vehicles fall between 12,413 and 23,203 miles.
2000 Yamaha Yzf R6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 209 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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