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Y442 DRB

2001 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,567 mi
Last recorded37,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,567 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 37,567 miles

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,170 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

headlamps masked out

Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,148 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 3,174 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,174 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,635 miles

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

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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Y442 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y442 DRB, 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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Y442 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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