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Y425 BLS

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 BLS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 17,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,269 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 16,266 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,799 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brake lever has very little reserve travel

Offside Front riders footrest slightly bent but usable

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

offside front footrest rotates slightly in hanger but remains secure.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 10,576 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly needs pivot lubed (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all four indicators (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid appears to be wet with brake fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease brake fluid on disc (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour side light changes colour showing blue and red lights (1.1.2a)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure needs pegging to handle bar (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears showing white light (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake hose leaking fluid hose onto caliper (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Brake hose leaking fluid hose onto caliper (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake lever has very little reserve travel

Offside Front riders footrest slightly bent but usable

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

throttle operation slightly stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,390 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 9,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 5,627 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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Y425 BLS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y425 BLS, 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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Y425 BLS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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