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Y138 OVL

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,857 mi
Last recorded32,857 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 OVL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 32,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 32,504 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 32,487 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,474 miles

number plate ight does not illuminate

Fail 12 Apr 2018 32,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate ight does not illuminate

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,894 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,637 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 22,349 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 21,282 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 18,702 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)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,201 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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Y138 OVL 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 Y138 OVL, 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 Y138 OVL registered?

Y138 OVL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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