Yamaha YZF R6 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements16.4%

   45 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.7%

   43 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.8%

   35 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.0%

   33 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.2%

   28 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.4%

   23 occurrences

7. 7.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.9%

   19 occurrences

8. 8.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements5.8%

   16 occurrences

9. 9.A footrest missing or insecure5.1%

   14 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%

    12 occurrences

11. 11.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.0%

    11 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.0%

    11 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YZF R6 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.6%

   391 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   242 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.7%

   115 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   87 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.5%

   77 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.4%

   74 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.6%

   50 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   48 tests

How wear changes the picture

YZF R6 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The YZF R6 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,784

Test classes

class 2: 3,103 · class 1: 2

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YZF R6?

84.3% unadjusted, from 3,105 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YZF R6 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 16.4% of failed Yamaha YZF R6 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (15.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

20,784 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.