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Y703 XEW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,925 mi
Last recorded14,925 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 14,895 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,087 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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Y703 XEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y703 XEW, 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 Y703 XEW registered?

Y703 XEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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