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Y566 EBR

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,759 mi
Last recorded24,759 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 EBR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil level low

Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,516 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,638 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,614 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,749 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 12,739 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 11,700 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 10,174 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,187 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 5,187 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y566 EBR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y566 EBR, 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 Y566 EBR registered?

Y566 EBR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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