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Y496 XAV

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,499 mi
Last recorded25,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 25,499 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 25,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 25,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,896 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 24,880 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,588 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 23,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,090 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear 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)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,222 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 14,222 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 10,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,891 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,845 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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Y496 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y496 XAV, 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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Y496 XAV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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