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W33 BUC

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,099 mi
Last recorded12,099 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 BUC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,099 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center tread worn close to wear indicator (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 10,893 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,136 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,752 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 7,739 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 6,130 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 6,130 miles

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

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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W33 BUC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W33 BUC, 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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W33 BUC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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