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Y801 ACF

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 ACF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower dog leg bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower dog leg bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever bent

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

clutch lever bent

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,859 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indictors flashing slightly fast

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indictors flashing slightly fast

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,029 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,029 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,111 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,739 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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Y801 ACF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y801 ACF, 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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Y801 ACF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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