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Y415 WEW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,801 mi
Last recorded22,801 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,929 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,926 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 18,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,635 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,564 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,559 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 17,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,145 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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Y415 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y415 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 Y415 WEW registered?

Y415 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is Y415 WEW safe to buy?

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