Yamaha R6
MotorcycleFrom 1,663 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 34 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 34 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 22 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 16 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 11.1% of R6 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £41.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 83.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 81.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 79.2% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2000 | 83.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 1999 | 81.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all R6s tested had between 21,476 and 37,301 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,696 median miles, the R6 has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha R6 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha R6 has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,663 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha R6?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha R6 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha R6 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha R6 is 32,696 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,476 and 37,301 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.