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Y64 GMA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,747 mi
Last recorded27,747 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 GMA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 27,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 27,709 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 27,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 27,340 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 25,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch lever loose on pivot bolt

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,979 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 8,971 miles

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

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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Y64 GMA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y64 GMA, 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 Y64 GMA registered?

Y64 GMA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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