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2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 URL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024
Pass 26 May 2023 26,214 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 26,214 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,564 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,032 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 21,764 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,403 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2013 16,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,731 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 13,731 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 11,795 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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X539 URL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X539 URL, 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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X539 URL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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