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DX56 BBE

2006 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,491 mi
Last recorded24,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Yamaha R613,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 BBE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,167 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 23,139 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,152 miles

Drive chain dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre near TWI

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,956 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,915 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,126 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,868 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,945 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,425 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,404 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 2,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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DX56 BBE is a 2006 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 13,073 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 DX56 BBE, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX56 BBE is a 2006 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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