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Y797 MFT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 MFT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,568 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,671 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,951 miles

remove and check rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 19,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 19,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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Y797 MFT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y797 MFT, 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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Y797 MFT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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