Yamaha R6 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha R6 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely25.2%

   30 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.5%

   22 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear15.1%

   18 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.3%

   17 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements13.4%

   16 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.1%

   12 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.6%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.6%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.7%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working5.0%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.0%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc5.0%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha R6 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.8%

   141 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.8%

   75 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.1%

   67 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.8%

   42 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.6%

   40 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.5%

   39 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.0%

   33 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.9%

   32 tests

What gets tested

The R6 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

24,747

Test classes

class 2: 1,099

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha R6?

82.6% unadjusted, from 1,099 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha R6 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 25.2% of failed Yamaha R6 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (18.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha R6 usually have at its MOT?

24,747 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.