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Y606 HGY

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,303 mi
Last recorded23,303 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 HGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 23,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 22,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 22,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 22,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,076 miles

Front brake starting to stick

None std exhaust fitted

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

Pass 20 May 2011 20,925 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 20,801 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 20,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 20,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,371 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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Y606 HGY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y606 HGY, 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 Y606 HGY registered?

Y606 HGY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y606 HGY safe to buy?

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