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Y609 OBJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,323 mi
Last recorded30,323 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 30,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 24,432 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,986 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 15,986 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 15,174 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,002 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 14,002 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,984 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 13,984 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,903 miles

Slight binding rear brake.

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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Y609 OBJ 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 64.3%.

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 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 Y609 OBJ, 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 Y609 OBJ registered?

Y609 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y609 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 OBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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