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Y86 BMS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,389 mi
Last recorded37,389 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 BMS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 37,389 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 37,389 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 35,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,744 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 34,744 miles

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,012 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 28,386 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,930 miles

clutch cable stiff

rear lower mud flap cracked and slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 22,836 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel Axle Head incorrectly located

Pass 27 May 2011 21,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,623 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,430 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 15,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,393 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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Y86 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y86 BMS, 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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Y86 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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