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Y948 JSG

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,335 mi
Last recorded19,335 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 JSG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,335 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 19,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 18,556 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 18,549 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 17,626 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,230 miles

Exhaust secured by carbon strap only.

Rear brake fluid on minimum.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,476 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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Y948 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y948 JSG, 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 Y948 JSG registered?

Y948 JSG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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