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R6 MLA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,858 mi
Last recorded37,858 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MLA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 37,858 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil Light,Temp light on dash whilst running.

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 37,858 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil Light,Temp light on dash whilst running.

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,549 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 37,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

side stand does not return easily angle when on side stand opposite lock does make bike unsteady or unsafe.

Pass 10 May 2013 37,267 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 May 2013 37,264 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handbrake lever slight graunchy in operation

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,711 miles

handbrake lever slight graunchy in operation

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,250 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 MLA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MLA, 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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What year was R6 MLA registered?

R6 MLA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is R6 MLA safe to buy?

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