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S21 GJL

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,689 mi
Last recorded39,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 GJL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,689 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,689 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,269 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,178 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,404 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,410 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,410 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 18,723 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,508 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 12,508 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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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S21 GJL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S21 GJL, 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 S21 GJL registered?

S21 GJL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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