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Y152 FBD

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,985 mi
Last recorded31,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 FBD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,985 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 29,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,275 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear seat cap is loose

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 19,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,944 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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Y152 FBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y152 FBD, 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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Y152 FBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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