Yamaha YZF-R6
Real ownership data from 26,395 UK YZF-R6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YZF-R6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion | major | 12.2% |
| Fuel system | fail | 7.4% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 5.3% |
| Other | fail | 5.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.5% |
| Electrical | minor | 4.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
YZF-R6 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 2,591 mi | 447 | 93.94% |
| 2020 | 102 | 4,274 mi | 639 | 86.15% |
| 2019 | 107 | 6,520 mi | 876 | 86.38% |
| 2018 | 150 | 7,405 mi | 1,063 | 88.86% |
| 2017 | 228 | 7,875 mi | 874 | 90.82% |
| 2016 | 65 | 9,027 mi | 846 | 92.09% |
| 2015 | 91 | 8,570 mi | 758 | 90.52% |
| 2014 | 225 | 11,178 mi | 1,046 | 85.01% |
| 2013 | 204 | 10,283 mi | 808 | 85.31% |
| 2012 | 355 | 10,723 mi | 923 | 82.36% |
| 2011 | 301 | 11,376 mi | 896 | 85.27% |
| 2010 | 750 | 12,136 mi | 937 | 83.08% |
| 2009 | 1,058 | 12,418 mi | 1,060 | 82.98% |
| 2008 | 1,637 | 12,410 mi | 1,070 | 82.33% |
| 2007 | 1,953 | 13,754 mi | 1,070 | 81.56% |
| 2006 | 1,913 | 14,064 mi | 1,060 | 81.89% |
| 2005 | 1,562 | 18,436 mi | 1,129 | 82.65% |
| 2004 | 1,175 | 19,456 mi | 1,227 | 81.68% |
| 2003 | 1,978 | 18,682 mi | 1,205 | 81.32% |
| 2002 | 1,785 | 19,562 mi | 1,034 | 79.91% |
YZF-R6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YZF-R6?
Across 26,395 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are corrosion (12.2% of all recorded faults), fuel system (7.4% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YZF-R6?
The median Yamaha YZF-R6 in the UK has covered 18,583 miles, and typically rides about 1,056 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,078 and 27,165 miles.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 reliable?
80.1% of Yamaha YZF-R6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 26,395 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.