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Y473 GWV

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,611 mi
Last recorded22,611 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 22,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 21,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 20,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 20,242 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,165 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 17,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,144 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 812 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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Y473 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y473 GWV, 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 Y473 GWV registered?

Y473 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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