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Y493 TOJ

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,829 mi
Last recorded19,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 TOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate is not illuminated

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 18,212 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 18,212 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,388 miles

Small number plate fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 14,522 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 9,810 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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Y493 TOJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White 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 Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y493 TOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y493 TOJ registered?

Y493 TOJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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