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Y906 HPB

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,563 mi
Last recorded28,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 HPB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 20,330 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,601 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,065 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 12,057 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,837 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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Y906 HPB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y906 HPB, 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 Y906 HPB registered?

Y906 HPB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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