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Y78 BAA

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,674 mi
Last recorded14,674 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 BAA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,674 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 11,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 11,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,965 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono shock / swing arm linkage bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2015 10,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 10,731 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Running poorly, won`t tick over

Pass 16 May 2011 10,713 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2010 10,489 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 10,464 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 7,923 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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Y78 BAA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y78 BAA, 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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Y78 BAA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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