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Y89 UMR

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,748 mi
Last recorded28,748 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 28,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advise front brake lever slightly notchey

Pass 17 May 2008 27,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2008 27,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2007 24,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2007 24,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,606 miles

instrument bracket has been repaired

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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Y89 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y89 UMR, 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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Y89 UMR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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