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R6 EXO

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,079 mi
Last recorded22,079 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EXO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 22,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,079 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 21,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front tyre has had a repair

Outer fork sills corroded

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 1 May 2012 21,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front tyre has had a repair

Outer fork sills corroded

Rear mudguard insecure

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,345 miles

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

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 EXO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EXO, 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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R6 EXO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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