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X953 JLO

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,604 mi
Last recorded26,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 JLO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,604 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 26,604 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 38,423 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 38,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 36,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 34,908 miles

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

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

lh front footrest - is slightly bent forward. the large rear reflector needs to be repositioned away from the number plate letters. rear brake pads - unable to see / assess thickness of material.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,211 miles

The headlamp aim will be high with a heavy rider or pillion use. A chain guard is not fitted. The rear reflector is small.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,035 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 18,035 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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X953 JLO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X953 JLO, 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 X953 JLO registered?

X953 JLO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X953 JLO safe to buy?

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