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BJ61 WHU

2012 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,851 mi
Last recorded11,851 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Yzf R67,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 WHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 11,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 11,851 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 11,175 miles

Central Front bolt missing from petrol tank

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 9,948 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 9,948 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 6,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 5,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 5,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 5,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 3,249 miles

Drive chain dry.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 3,249 miles

Drive chain dry.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BJ61 WHU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 7,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ61 WHU is a 2012 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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