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Y637 JOW

2001 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,360 mi
Last recorded35,360 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 JOW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 35,360 miles

day time test

Pass 24 May 2012 30,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 30,615 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,357 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 29,797 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 29,537 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 29,519 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s sidelight bulb not working

rear wheel hugger insecure

Pass 30 May 2006 26,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 26,302 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)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y637 JOW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y637 JOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y637 JOW registered?

Y637 JOW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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