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Y954 HDT

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 HDT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake slightly binding on when front wheel is raised off ground

engine running lumpy

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,022 miles

Exhaust can baffles missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,022 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust can baffles missing.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,723 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,723 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,091 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,663 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,199 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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Y954 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y954 HDT, 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 Y954 HDT registered?

Y954 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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