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Y436 BEL

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 BEL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 8,255 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and rear valve stems slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2014 7,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 6,844 miles

Front tyre at 1mm

Rear Tyre at 1mm

Fail 18 Aug 2012 6,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,172 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 6,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 5,185 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 5,184 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Customer change exhaust for non standard system before test

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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Y436 BEL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y436 BEL, 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 Y436 BEL registered?

Y436 BEL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y436 BEL safe to buy?

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