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Y642 OEF

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,547 mi
Last recorded17,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 OEF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 17,547 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,119 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,119 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,114 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 16,114 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 15,031 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,031 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 May 2007 11,703 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 11,703 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 10,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 10,508 miles

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

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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Y642 OEF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y642 OEF, 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 Y642 OEF registered?

Y642 OEF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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