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Y196 XFR

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,444 mi
Last recorded12,444 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 XFR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,444 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 9,572 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 9,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,541 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 4,541 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,221 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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Y196 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y196 XFR, 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 Y196 XFR registered?

Y196 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y196 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 XFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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