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Y133 BGA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,460 mi
Last recorded17,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 BGA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 17,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 17,438 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT HAS REDUCED LIGHT ON LOW AND HIGH BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 17,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,055 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 16,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 15,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,836 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

advise gear linkage rod damaged

advise offside hamdle bar damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,439 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,800 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 11,356 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,380 miles

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

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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Y133 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y133 BGA, 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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Y133 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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