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Y996 REC

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,007 mi
Last recorded11,007 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 REC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 11,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,463 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 9,463 miles

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,662 miles

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

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,625 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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Y996 REC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y996 REC, 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 Y996 REC registered?

Y996 REC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y996 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 REC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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