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Y461 RDF

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,285 mi
Last recorded23,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 RDF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,484 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 21,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,890 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,512 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 17,491 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,107 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch is stiff to opperate

gear lever is fowling side stand return spring

Fail 13 Jun 2008 11,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,667 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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Y461 RDF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y461 RDF, 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 Y461 RDF registered?

Y461 RDF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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