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Y898 AEX

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 AEX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 28,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 28,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 28,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 25,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,451 miles

only 1 out of 2 headlamps working on dipped beam

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 14,697 miles

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

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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Y898 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y898 AEX, 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 Y898 AEX registered?

Y898 AEX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y898 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 AEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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