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Y258 NBV

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,220 mi
Last recorded19,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,576 miles

front wheel close to bottom of fairing showing signs of catching

Fail 4 Aug 2010 8,557 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,568 miles

Rear 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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Y258 NBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y258 NBV, 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 Y258 NBV registered?

Y258 NBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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