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Y462 JUJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,366 mi
Last recorded15,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 JUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 15,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 15,365 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,899 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 11,899 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,156 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 6,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 6,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 6,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 6,171 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y462 JUJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y462 JUJ, 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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Y462 JUJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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