MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
advise - front brake is holding on slightly
advise - slight knock from steering head race bearings
Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
advise , front brake is holding on slightly
advise , slight knock from head race bearings
rear wheels is very hard to rotate
How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?
Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y491 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y491 NBY, 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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Y491 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 March 2001.
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