MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?
Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y242 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y242 GDW, 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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Y242 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y242 GDW safe to buy?
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