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Y687 WCE

2001 Yamaha R6

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,905 mi
Last recorded25,905 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,905 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,905 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,535 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 24,535 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 22,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 16 May 2014 22,243 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 25 May 2013 21,648 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 21,648 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 21,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 21,480 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 21,197 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 May 2011 21,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,024 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,832 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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Y687 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y687 WCE, 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 Y687 WCE registered?

Y687 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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