Yamaha Yzf R6 (2010)

334 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Yamaha Yzf R6

CarHunch analysed 334 real MOT records for the 2010 Yamaha Yzf R6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 7.1% above UK average
87.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,768
typical mileage
5,318–13,362 middle half
14.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 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 2010 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.

5,318
low mileage
8,768
typical
13,362
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Yamaha Yzf R6 vehicles fall between 5,318 and 13,362 miles.

2010 Yamaha Yzf R6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).

235 108 2014 2025

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

7.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.12
Avg failures per vehicle
3.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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