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Y331 OBJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,282 mi
Last recorded22,282 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 22,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 21,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 21,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 20,283 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition fitted bafle (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,522 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,305 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,641 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,935 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 9,048 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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Y331 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y331 OBJ, 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 Y331 OBJ registered?

Y331 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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