Yamaha YZF R6
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc
Y296 VMWMOT history
Y296 VMW is a yellow petrol Yamaha YZF R6 first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 26,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 26,630 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 VMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- YZF R6
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 VMW was last recorded at 26,630 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 26,260 miles · 19 May 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 370 miles
- Average per year
- 905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 26,630 miles
- 2020 – 26,260 miles
- 2018 – 25,622 miles
- 2017 – 25,236 miles
- 2016 – 24,722 miles
- 2012 – 24,496 miles
- 2011 – 22,666 miles
- 2010 – 18,628 miles
- 2009 – 15,401 miles
- 2008 – 12,060 miles
- 2007 – 9,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass26,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass26,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 26,630 miles
- Test number
- 652074310154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,630 miles (+370)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,630 miles
- Test number
- 110799193925
- DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass26,260 miles (+638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 26,260 miles
- Test number
- 222224587093
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass25,622 miles (+386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 25,622 miles
- Test number
- 479666633565
- AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Pass25,236 miles (+514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 25,236 miles
- Test number
- 291072106219
- AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play lower (2.4.A2a(i))
- AdvisorySlight play in swingarm bearing
Pass24,722 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 24,722 miles
- Test number
- 860648815570
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Fail24,712 miles (+216)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,712 miles
- Test number
- 899611696382
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Pass24,496 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 24,496 miles
- Test number
- 949362452291
- NoteExhaust clump loos
Fail24,496 miles (+1,830)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,496 miles
- Test number
- 979172252295
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
- NoteExhaust clump loos
Pass22,666 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,666 miles
- Test number
- 189273991193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,591 miles (+3,963)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,591 miles
- Test number
- 355207981149
- FailureOffside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
- FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Pass18,628 miles (+3,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 18,628 miles
- Test number
- 161390400280
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass15,401 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,401 miles
- Test number
- 801962999193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,060 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 12,060 miles
- Test number
- 824826498175
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Pass9,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 9,459 miles
- Test number
- 201309597402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 VMW
- Does Y296 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 VMW is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 VMW?
- The MOT on Y296 VMW is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y296 VMW done?
- Y296 VMW was recorded at 26,630 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 905 miles a year.
- Has Y296 VMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 VMW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y296 VMW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y296 VMW find?
- Y296 VMW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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