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Y696 TOV

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,693 mi
Last recorded18,693 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 TOV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 18,693 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 13,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2007 11,320 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,811 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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Y696 TOV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y696 TOV, 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 Y696 TOV registered?

Y696 TOV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y696 TOV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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