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Y749 HGW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,705 mi
Last recorded19,705 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 HGW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,631 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 11,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 11,103 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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Y749 HGW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y749 HGW, 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 Y749 HGW registered?

Y749 HGW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y749 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y749 HGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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