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Y173 VMW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,871 mi
Last recorded21,871 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 VMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 21,871 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 21,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Fork Oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 21,389 miles

Offside Front fairings lose

Offside Front foot rest short

Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front footrest short

Fail 8 Feb 2023 21,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front footrest short

Pass 24 Apr 2021 20,438 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 20,438 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,150 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 20,144 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,650 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 19,091 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,091 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,595 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 16,694 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 15,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,302 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 13,302 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 9,931 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 6,979 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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Y173 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y173 VMW, 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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Y173 VMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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