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X418 MBM

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,969 mi
Last recorded7,969 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 MBM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2014 7,969 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain rusty

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 7,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,509 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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X418 MBM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X418 MBM, 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 X418 MBM registered?

X418 MBM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X418 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X418 MBM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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