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Y241 XEB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,785 mi
Last recorded7,785 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 XEB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 7,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 7,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 7,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 7,169 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 7,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 5,660 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 3,901 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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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Y241 XEB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y241 XEB, 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 Y241 XEB registered?

Y241 XEB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y241 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 XEB shows 12 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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