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Y278 LMO

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,370 mi
Last recorded22,370 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 LMO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 22,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 22,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,022 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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Y278 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 92.9%.

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 Y278 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 Y278 LMO registered?

Y278 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y278 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 LMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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