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Y61 OBE

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,512 mi
Last recorded29,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 OBE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,512 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 50% working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 29,372 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,357 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2012 29,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,358 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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Y61 OBE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y61 OBE, 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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Y61 OBE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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