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Y466 PWT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,373 mi
Last recorded24,373 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 PWT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 24,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected handlebar grip catching on bar end causing throttle to stick on (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 22,503 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 22,503 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 21,703 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 21,703 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Mounting plate for rear brake pedal cracked at pivot (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,727 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,603 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,373 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 15,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 15,441 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Loose drive chain

Pass 25 May 2007 14,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 14,116 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 10,741 miles

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

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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Y466 PWT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y466 PWT, 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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Y466 PWT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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