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Y708 PWT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,416 mi
Last recorded16,416 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 PWT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,779 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 25,779 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,821 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 24,821 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,992 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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Y708 PWT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y708 PWT, 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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Y708 PWT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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