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Y272 NYC

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,880 mi
Last recorded17,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 NYC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,880 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 17,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Cuts in rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,140 miles

Nearside Front foot peg broken , but still usable.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,015 miles

Nearside foot rest still broken, but usable.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,823 miles

n/s footrest broken but still useable

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 16,541 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,673 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 11,538 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,962 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 6,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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Y272 NYC 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 81%.

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 Y272 NYC, 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 Y272 NYC registered?

Y272 NYC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y272 NYC safe to buy?

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