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Y209 PDN

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 PDN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,669 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 51,669 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,230 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nail in rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2015 49,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2014 44,362 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 44,347 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,067 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 39,054 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,454 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,765 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,571 miles

Outer Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Outer Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,901 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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Y209 PDN is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y209 PDN, 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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Y209 PDN is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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