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Y208 ETY

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,625 mi
Last recorded14,625 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 ETY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,625 miles

rear tyre tread wearing thin across centre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,476 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rear shock top bush slight play (as std)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,822 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 12,490 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,064 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,898 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,898 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,559 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 9,556 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y208 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y208 ETY, 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 Y208 ETY registered?

Y208 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y208 ETY safe to buy?

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