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Y344 LMO

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,787 mi
Last recorded11,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 LMO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 11,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 11,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 11,144 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 11,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 11,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 10,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 10,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,182 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Aug 2017 10,182 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,035 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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Y344 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y344 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 Y344 LMO registered?

Y344 LMO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y344 LMO safe to buy?

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