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R6 YGY

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,695 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 16,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 16,618 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 May 2015 16,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,560 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,430 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 16,621 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,600 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

num plate small

Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,546 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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R6 YGY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,265 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 YGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 YGY registered?

R6 YGY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is R6 YGY safe to buy?

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