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Y738 CLJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,553 mi
Last recorded30,553 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 CLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 30,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 30,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 28,724 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

O/S Fork Seal Dust Cover Missing.

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,600 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,597 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,655 miles

Advise brake fluid replacement

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,950 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 14,946 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 7,432 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,432 miles

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

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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Y738 CLJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y738 CLJ, 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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Y738 CLJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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