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Y181 THS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,572 mi
Last recorded30,572 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 THS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 30,572 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 29,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 29,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,395 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,559 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 15,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,405 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,311 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 11,589 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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Y181 THS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y181 THS, 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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Y181 THS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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