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Y144 FBD

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,309 mi
Last recorded38,309 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 FBD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2023 35,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 14,440 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,457 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,457 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 12,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,147 miles

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

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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Y144 FBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y144 FBD, 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 Y144 FBD registered?

Y144 FBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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