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Y181 VMW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,069 mi
Last recorded29,069 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 29,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,936 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 28,936 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,553 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 28,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,814 miles

Number plate slightly insecure

Only 1 Hi beam illuminates

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 22,163 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 20,334 miles

rear disc poor and pads low

Pass 1 May 2010 19,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,904 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 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y181 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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