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Y408 WEW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,875 mi
Last recorded29,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 29,411 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 26,768 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 26,768 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

No rear footrests fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2018 26,761 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

No rear footrests fitted at time of test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,851 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 19,880 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,789 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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Y408 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y408 WEW, 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 Y408 WEW registered?

Y408 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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