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Y489 MWL

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,031 mi
Last recorded41,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 MWL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,290 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,290 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,457 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,668 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 24,668 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,817 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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Y489 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y489 MWL, 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 Y489 MWL registered?

Y489 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y489 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 MWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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