Yamaha YZF-R6
Real ownership data from 26,387 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.2% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 7.8% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 4.4% |
| Fuel system | fail | 4.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Frame and structure | prs | 3.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Electrical | minor | 2.8% |
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 | 93.75% |
| 2020 | 102 | 4,274 mi | 639 | 86.15% |
| 2019 | 105 | 6,259 mi | 840 | 86.29% |
| 2018 | 150 | 7,405 mi | 1,018 | 89.04% |
| 2017 | 227 | 7,875 mi | 880 | 90.7% |
| 2016 | 65 | 9,027 mi | 846 | 92.05% |
| 2015 | 91 | 8,570 mi | 758 | 90.49% |
| 2014 | 225 | 11,178 mi | 1,046 | 84.96% |
| 2013 | 204 | 10,283 mi | 832 | 85.26% |
| 2012 | 354 | 10,731 mi | 942 | 82.21% |
| 2011 | 301 | 11,376 mi | 912 | 85.24% |
| 2010 | 749 | 12,172 mi | 943 | 83.08% |
| 2009 | 1,057 | 12,384 mi | 1,064 | 83.02% |
| 2008 | 1,635 | 12,410 mi | 1,070 | 82.29% |
| 2007 | 1,950 | 13,749 mi | 1,071 | 81.6% |
| 2006 | 1,912 | 14,041 mi | 1,059 | 81.9% |
| 2005 | 1,562 | 18,436 mi | 1,130 | 82.66% |
| 2004 | 1,175 | 19,456 mi | 1,228 | 81.68% |
| 2003 | 1,979 | 18,661 mi | 1,205 | 81.34% |
| 2002 | 1,784 | 19,561 mi | 1,036 | 79.91% |
YZF-R6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YZF-R6?
Across 26,387 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (8.2% of all recorded faults), corrosion (7.8% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YZF-R6?
The median Yamaha YZF-R6 in the UK has covered 18,580 miles, and typically rides about 1,056 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,075 and 27,120 miles.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 reliable?
80.12% 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 26,387 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.