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Y248 NLC

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,561 mi
Last recorded30,561 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 NLC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 23,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 23,512 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering Front wheel rotation (2.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Suspect frame bent

Fail 2 Jun 2017 23,505 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,228 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 20,123 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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Y248 NLC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y248 NLC, 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 Y248 NLC registered?

Y248 NLC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y248 NLC safe to buy?

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