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Y958 EGR

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,677 mi
Last recorded27,677 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 EGR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,677 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,017 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,727 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,140 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lot of travel on rear brake lever

Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,133 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lot of travel on rear brake lever

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,229 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 17,229 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,220 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,583 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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Y958 EGR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y958 EGR, 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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Y958 EGR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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