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Y415 NRF

2001 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,759 mi
Last recorded31,759 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 NRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 31,759 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 31,718 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 30,741 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 29,980 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,704 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,306 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Suspect Rear Brake Disc is starting to crack

Pass 5 May 2009 20,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 16,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 16,170 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,832 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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Y415 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y415 NRF, 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 Y415 NRF registered?

Y415 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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