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Y471 DRB

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,076 mi
Last recorded26,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,127 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,378 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 14,378 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,115 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,989 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 8,740 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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Y471 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y471 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 Y471 DRB registered?

Y471 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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