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Y546 TGK

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,307 mi
Last recorded36,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 TGK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,307 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,655 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 29,655 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 21,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 16,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,016 miles

front brake very slightly binding

slight movement in rear swinging arm bushes

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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Y546 TGK is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y546 TGK, 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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Y546 TGK is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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