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Y251 CCG

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,678 mi
Last recorded24,678 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 CCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,142 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 20,457 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

unable to check fuel system as bike is fully faired slight smell of fuel

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,609 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Coolant resevoir low

R/H barend weight loose

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Throttle cable damaged/routed incorrectly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 27 Jul 2005 8,470 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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Y251 CCG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y251 CCG, 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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Y251 CCG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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