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Y464 FTW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 37,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 32,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,524 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 26,523 miles

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

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brakes dragging slightly.

Fail 23 May 2013 23,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 23,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,746 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,410 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 19,393 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,427 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,567 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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Y464 FTW 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 Y464 FTW, 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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Y464 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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