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Y36 FYA

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,592 mi
Last recorded16,592 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 FYA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 16,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 16,592 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component tyre wrong size (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm slightly loose slight play swingingarm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 16,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 16,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,705 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 14,705 miles

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

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,019 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 9,014 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 May 2006 8,018 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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Y36 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y36 FYA, 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 Y36 FYA registered?

Y36 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y36 FYA safe to buy?

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