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A18 CBB

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,927 mi
Last recorded13,927 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CBB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 13,927 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,927 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced indicator slightly dim when flashing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,569 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 7,669 miles

slight play in rear shock linkage

Fail 8 Mar 2016 7,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

slight play in rear shock linkage

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 6,282 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,162 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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A18 CBB is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 A18 CBB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 CBB is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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