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Y224 AET

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

11,314 mi
Last recorded11,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 11,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 11,219 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 11,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 10,792 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 10,785 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 10,522 miles

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 9,868 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 9,868 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,428 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 8,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 30,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,077 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 19,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,414 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,132 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2006 12,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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Y224 AET is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y224 AET, 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 Y224 AET registered?

Y224 AET is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y224 AET safe to buy?

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