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Y449 NRF

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,425 mi
Last recorded34,425 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 NRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,425 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 29,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,545 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 29,545 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,344 miles

Chain guard slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre valve starting to split

Fail 29 Aug 2018 29,344 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre valve starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,293 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 28,290 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Front ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE

Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,186 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 21,336 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,017 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 18,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 15,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,065 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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Y449 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y449 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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Y449 NRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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