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Y161 GCA

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,339 mi
Last recorded20,339 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 20,339 miles

Day time mot no lights fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,311 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 18,885 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 15,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 15,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,601 miles

Both front fork stanchion dust seals starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2010 13,592 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Both front fork stanchion dust seals starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,829 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,566 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,566 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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 Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 7,292 miles

possibly an after market number plate fitted after time of test that does not incorperate a rear reflector mount.

possibly an aftermarket exhaust can fitted after time of test that is not road legal

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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Y161 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y161 GCA, 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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Y161 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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