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Y233 OBJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,737 mi
Last recorded13,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 13,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 11,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 11,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swining arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 11,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swining arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle not returning fleely

Pass 28 Jun 2021 11,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 6,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,069 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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Y233 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y233 OBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y233 OBJ registered?

Y233 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y233 OBJ safe to buy?

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