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Y707 OPV

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,200 mi
Last recorded35,200 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 OPV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 35,200 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 33,715 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark may need changing (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 33,204 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 33,191 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 32,392 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 31,476 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,861 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 27,578 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 27,244 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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 stroke width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 26,533 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,576 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 12,387 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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Y707 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y707 OPV, 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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Y707 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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