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Y891 RSS

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,115 mi
Last recorded31,115 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 RSS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,115 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,992 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 15,992 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 10,842 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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Y891 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y891 RSS, 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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What year was Y891 RSS registered?

Y891 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y891 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 RSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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