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Y378 AAM

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 AAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 53,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,025 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,397 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 15,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,016 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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Y378 AAM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y378 AAM, 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 Y378 AAM registered?

Y378 AAM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y378 AAM safe to buy?

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