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Y447 NLW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,162 mi
Last recorded24,162 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 NLW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 24,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,670 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,400 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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Y447 NLW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y447 NLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y447 NLW registered?

Y447 NLW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y447 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 NLW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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