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R6 NVE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,689 mi
Last recorded28,689 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 NVE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 28,556 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 28,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 28,093 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 27,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 27,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 26,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,795 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 22,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 22,356 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,147 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2012 20,147 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 18,121 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,375 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 13,166 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,903 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 9,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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R6 NVE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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