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Y283 RBD

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,556 mi
Last recorded37,556 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 37,556 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 37,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,473 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,473 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,994 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 32,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

one of two front sidelight bulbs out

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,567 miles

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

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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Y283 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black 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 Y283 RBD, 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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Y283 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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