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Y78 HWE

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,058 mi
Last recorded13,058 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 13,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 1,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 725 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018
Pass 1 Nov 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No number plate light fitted

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,109 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No number plate light fitted

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,434 miles

chain gaurd missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 27,082 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 22,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,619 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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Y78 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black 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 Y78 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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