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Y96 BAA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,605 mi
Last recorded42,605 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 BAA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 42,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,930 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 32,930 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 26,352 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,950 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 16,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 16,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 13,864 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,103 miles

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,621 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,621 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 8,004 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y96 BAA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y96 BAA, 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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Y96 BAA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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