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Y166 LDP

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,407 mi
Last recorded17,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 LDP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,407 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 17,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,814 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,309 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 15,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,601 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 12,699 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,156 miles

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

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

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

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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Y166 LDP is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y166 LDP, 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 Y166 LDP registered?

Y166 LDP is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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