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Y179 FEL

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,642 mi
Last recorded15,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 FEL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,398 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 15,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement reflector in wrong place (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 May 2016 15,065 miles

Offside Front mirror insecure

oil from chin dripping onto rear tyre [over greased]

Fail 6 May 2016 15,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front mirror insecure

oil from chin dripping onto rear tyre [over greased]

Pass 3 Apr 2015 14,402 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 13,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 13,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,929 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

offside mirror bolt missing

Fail 22 Sep 2012 12,925 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

offside mirror bolt missing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 12,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 10,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 9,740 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 4,328 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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Y179 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y179 FEL, 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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Y179 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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