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Y221 XBM

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,716 mi
Last recorded7,716 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 XBM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 7,716 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 7,700 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wheel direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose spindle pinch bolt loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main beam permanently on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible reservoir missing (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached drive chain rivet link not riveted (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected nearside and offside (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber likely to become detached Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected fowling disc (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 31,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,739 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,739 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 31,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

lower bodywork missing

Fail 23 Jul 2013 29,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

lower bodywork missing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,600 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

gear lever bent

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,582 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,582 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 1 Jun 2007 18,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,763 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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Y221 XBM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y221 XBM, 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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Y221 XBM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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