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Y389 AUY

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,157 mi
Last recorded13,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 AUY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 13,157 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,213 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake lever possibly incorrect type,as it is a poor fit

Number plate mounting bracket damaged

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

Throttle slow to return on nearside steering lock

front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,201 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake lever possibly incorrect type,as it is a poor fit

Number plate mounting bracket damaged

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

Throttle slow to return on nearside steering lock

Front brake discs possibly contaminated by oil or grease

Pass 6 May 2006 7,381 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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Y389 AUY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y389 AUY, 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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Y389 AUY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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