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Y454 DRB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,672 mi
Last recorded16,672 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 16,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 16,672 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 16,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 16,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 16,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,568 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 6,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,683 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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Y454 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y454 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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What year was Y454 DRB registered?

Y454 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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