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Y596 VST

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,792 mi
Last recorded29,792 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 VST
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,754 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,319 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 21,567 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 21,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 17,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 13,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,689 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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Y596 VST is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y596 VST, 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 Y596 VST registered?

Y596 VST is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y596 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 VST shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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