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R6 WSS

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 WSS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,504 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,950 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,960 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 37,960 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake grabbing severely Lever grabbing at pivot (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,287 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,118 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,096 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,912 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 28,912 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,495 miles

fork seal dust covers perished

Pass 16 May 2013 25,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,323 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 17,437 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,395 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,509 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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R6 WSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WSS, 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 WSS registered?

R6 WSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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