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M15 CAX

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,678 mi
Last recorded30,678 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 CAX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,526 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,127 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,209 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 23,209 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to rear brake binding.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 20,989 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 17,984 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,984 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 17,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,990 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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M15 CAX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M15 CAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M15 CAX registered?

M15 CAX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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