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Y59 VMW

2001 Yamaha R6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 23,772 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,648 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 21,648 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)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,544 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 19,544 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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Y59 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y59 VMW, 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 Y59 VMW registered?

Y59 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y59 VMW safe to buy?

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