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Y683 RNV

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,347 mi
Last recorded40,347 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 40,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 39,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,036 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 33,725 miles

Rear shock buses worn slight play

Slight interaction rear lights

Fail 15 May 2018 33,576 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock buses worn slight play

Slight interaction rear lights

Pass 29 Apr 2017 25,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,593 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,731 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 16,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,723 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 16,058 miles

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

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,008 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,088 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,765 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 12,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,008 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

minimal lateral play/wear to swing arm pivot bush/bearing

water in headlamp

Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,741 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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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Y683 RNV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y683 RNV, 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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Y683 RNV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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