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Y512 FTW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,257 mi
Last recorded27,257 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Only 1 of 2 front side lights working.

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,257 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Only 1 of 2 front side lights working.

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,841 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 12,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 8,305 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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Y512 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue 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 Y512 FTW, 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 Y512 FTW registered?

Y512 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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