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Y271 LMO

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,683 mi
Last recorded21,683 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 LMO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 21,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,395 miles

Battery or tool strap hanging down near rear shock absorber

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Protection bobbins loose

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear reflector insecure Rear light unit insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,960 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 16,945 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,273 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 16,248 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Near/side plus off/side ! (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,849 miles

additional light units fitted to satisfy test requirements

Fail 26 Feb 2015

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 14,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 11,187 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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Y271 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y271 LMO, 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 Y271 LMO registered?

Y271 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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