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Y162 BWP

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 BWP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,859 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 43,859 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,255 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 May 2016 39,434 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,434 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort rear (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,064 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Outer Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,737 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Outer Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,009 miles

Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,331 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 14,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 11,199 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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Y162 BWP is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y162 BWP, 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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Y162 BWP is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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