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Y397 GHY

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,024 mi
Last recorded17,024 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GHY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,202 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 16,202 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 15,335 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2012 13,103 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,103 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 13,027 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 10,467 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2008 9,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,151 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 8,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2006 5,837 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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Y397 GHY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y397 GHY, 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 Y397 GHY registered?

Y397 GHY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 May 2001.

Is Y397 GHY safe to buy?

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