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Y158 KRJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,189 mi
Last recorded39,189 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 KRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,189 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,175 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Frt position lamp inop

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,831 miles

Front Position lights showing blue, mask fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,222 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,189 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,689 miles

rear tyre close to limit

some clicking from rear pads in caliper

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,363 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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Y158 KRJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y158 KRJ, 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 Y158 KRJ registered?

Y158 KRJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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