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Y212 XAS

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,580 mi
Last recorded14,580 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 XAS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 14,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 13,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,107 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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Y212 XAS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y212 XAS, 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 Y212 XAS registered?

Y212 XAS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y212 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 XAS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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