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Y818 RDL

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,946 mi
Last recorded43,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 43,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 39,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,202 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,202 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 30,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,666 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,750 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 17,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,379 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 14,379 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 4,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005

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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Y818 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y818 RDL, 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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Y818 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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