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Y127 NLX

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,260 mi
Last recorded24,260 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 NLX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

This Motorcycle has been issued with a daylight MOT

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

This motorcycle has been issued with a daytime MOT and can only be used in daylight hours

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,514 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 15,500 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 9,939 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,939 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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Y127 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y127 NLX, 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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Y127 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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