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Y298 HWG

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,201 mi
Last recorded30,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 HWG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 30,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 28,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,930 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,678 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,335 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,189 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 24,187 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 21,092 miles

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.

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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Y298 HWG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y298 HWG, 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 Y298 HWG registered?

Y298 HWG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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