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Y976 HWE

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,223 mi
Last recorded26,223 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 26,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,047 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,452 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 24,452 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,946 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 23,925 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,757 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,748 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,790 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,903 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,246 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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Y976 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y976 HWE, 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 Y976 HWE registered?

Y976 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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